Github CEO Thomas Dohmke believes that AI will lead to more hirings for software engineers rather than fewer, as it can multiply the capabilities of developers on a larger scale.
Dohmke emphasized the importance of a nuanced understanding of programming and software to effectively leverage AI for business augmentation.
He mentioned that recent employee firings and recruitment freezes are temporary reactions and AI has actually created more work for companies, necessitating the need for more developers.
Additionally, Dohmke highlighted that AI will democratize access to coding skills, making it easier for beginners to learn coding and for experienced developers to code.