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AI coding replacement costs to exceed coder salaries by 2026

A humorous observation suggests that by May 23, 2026, the cost of using AI to replace software coders will surpass the lifetime salaries of all global software coders. This hypothetical break-even point implies a significant shift in the economics of software development due to AI. AI

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    Fun Fact - On May 23, 2026, the break even point was passed, where the amount to money spent to replace software coders exceeds the price of paying the salaries

    Fun Fact - On May 23, 2026, the break even point was passed, where the amount to money spent to replace software coders exceeds the price of paying the salaries of all the software coders, world wide, for infinity. # ai # nerlingersjokes