Tech CEOs
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In today's newsletter:
- Tech CEOs fight over whether AI will replace programmers
- 1,600 humans out at Atlassian
- Bumble bets AI can fix your love life
- Nissan, Uber, and Wayve Team Up to Replace Drivers
Tech CEOs Fight Over Whether AI Will Replace Programmers
A debate is growing over whether AI will replace software engineers. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, says AI could eventually write most of the world’s code.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, says AI may soon do the work of mid-level engineers, and Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, says AI tools could mean companies need fewer developers.
Others disagree: Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, says AI will make programmers more productive so companies build more software.
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, and Arvind Jain, founder and CEO of Glean, say companies will still need engineers to design systems and review AI-generated code.
1,600 Humans Out at Atlassian
Atlassian said it will cut about 1,600 jobs, around 10% of its workforce, as it shifts more resources to artificial intelligence.
The company behind Jira, Confluence, and Trello says it wants to focus more on AI tools for workplace collaboration, according to CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes.
The layoffs were announced in March 2026 and will mainly affect workers in North America, Australia, and India.
Atlassian expects the cuts to cost about $225 million to $236 million, as it shifts more spending toward AI development and enterprise software.
Bumble Bets AI Can Fix Your Love Life
Shares of Bumble jumped after the company announced an AI reboot of its dating app.
The company also reported $224.2 million in quarterly revenue, beating estimates of about $221.3 million.
The update will use AI to improve matches, profiles, and user engagement, moving beyond the swipe model.
Investors see the overhaul as an effort to boost growth and compete with apps owned by Match Group like Tinder and Hinge.
Nissan, Uber, and Wayve Team Up to Replace Drivers
Nissan, Uber, and British AI startup Wayve announced a partnership to build robotaxis. The service will use Nissan vehicles, Wayve’s self-driving AI software, and the Uber ride-hailing app.
Riders would request the cars through Uber, and the companies plan to start a pilot program in Tokyo around 2026. Early testing will likely include a safety driver in the vehicle.
The partnership combines three parts of the robotaxi industry: Nissan builds the cars, Wayve provides the AI driver technology, and Uber provides the ride platform and users.
The deal shows how automakers, AI startups, and ride-hailing companies are working together to bring autonomous taxis to real city services faster.
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