Will AI replace engineers? Sundar Pichai says: ‘I expect we will…’

Sundar Pichai, Alphabet CEO, announced Google’s plans to expand its engineering workforce through 2026, countering fears of AI-driven job losses. Pichai views AI as an accelerator, enhancing engineer productivity and enabling Google to pursue opportunities in areas like autonomous vehicles and YouTube’s global expansion. This commitment signals a shift towards growth-focused investment in human capital.