About the claim that AI has mostly solved software engineering.
Has this happened?
Yes 19 (17%)Not sure 30 (28%)No 60 (55%)
Votes cast 1–2 October 2026: 100,590 votes from 9,694 people.
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About the claim that AI has mostly solved software engineering.
Votes cast 1–2 October 2026: 100,590 votes from 9,694 people.
>>> Software engineering is a mostly solved problem at this point...
I'll believe it when AI can tell me when a project will be done. I've asked my developer friends about this and I get a blank stare, like I'm stupid for asking.