Is AI Replacing Data Engineers? A chat with Kirill Bobrov (luminousmen)

AI is changing how we build software, but it’s not changing what makes a great engineer.

I had a wide-ranging conversation withKirill Bobrov (aka ) about why so much of today’s AI discourse misses the point. We cover the current AI bubble, whether “AI engineers” are really a distinct role, why understanding the business matters more than ever, and why engineers who outsource their thinking (not just their coding) are putting themselves at risk. We also chat about writing books and shitposting on Substack.

AI is an incredible tool, but judgment, ownership, and original thinking remain stubbornly human problems.

If those topics interest you, give it a watch.

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