AWS CEO says replacing junior devs with AI is 'one of the dumbest ideas'

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Junior developers are often more experienced with AI tools than senior staff, making them more efficient.
Junior employees are the least expensive, so cutting them doesn't significantly impact cost savings.
Removing junior developers breaks the talent pipeline, leading to future shortages and lack of innovation.
Companies need fresh talent for long-term growth and to fill higher-value roles in the future.
AI will create more jobs in the medium to long term, despite initial job losses.

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