""That's like, one of the dumbest things I've ever heard," he said. "They're probably the least expensive employees you have, they're the most leaned into your AI tools." "How's that going to work when ten years in the future you have no one that has learned anything," he added. "My view is that you absolutely want to keep hiring kids out of college and teaching them the right ways to go build software and decompose problems and think about it, just as much as you ever have.""
"The AWS chief's stance on the topic follows repeated warnings that AI will disrupt white collar work across a range of industries, particularly entry-level roles where enterprises look to replace junior staff and automate processes. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that entry-level workers are firmly in the crosshairs as a result of AI and automation, but it's safe to say that Garman isn't convinced. Focusing specifically on junior developers - another area where notable concerns have been raised - Garman said they represent a vital part of a company's long-term talent pipeline."
Replacing junior developers with AI would undermine long-term talent pipelines and deprive companies of hands-on learning that builds future expertise. Junior developers are often the least expensive employees and are highly engaged with AI tools, making them effective learners and contributors. Eliminating entry-level roles risks creating a skills gap ten years ahead, leaving companies without experienced engineers who know how to decompose problems and build software. Continuing to hire graduates and teach them software development fundamentals remains important despite increasing AI adoption. Broader industry concerns acknowledge AI will disrupt white-collar and entry-level work, but many maintain that up-and-coming developers remain essential and AI-native.
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