Thu Jan 23 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Meta’s Zuckerberg Predicts AI Will Replace Mid-Level Software Engineers by 2025
**MENLO PARK, CA** – Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has predicted that artificial intelligence will soon be capable of replacing mid-level software engineers, potentially as early as 2025. In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, Zuckerberg stated that Meta, along with other major tech companies, is actively developing AI with the capacity to write code at a level comparable to human mid-level engineers. While acknowledging the initial high cost, Zuckerberg envisions a future where AI generates all code for Meta’s applications. This development comes as mid-level software engineers at Meta currently earn near six-figure salaries, according to salary tracking sites.
This announcement follows a turbulent week for Meta. The company announced plans to replace third-party fact-checkers with a community-based system, drawing sharp criticism from fact-checking organizations who fear a decline in accuracy and the spread of misinformation. Additionally, Meta is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, eliminating a dedicated DEI team, according to an internal memo. These moves have sparked considerable debate and concern regarding Meta’s future direction.
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