Startup reality: GitHub CEO warns founders; AI can’t replace developers

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke cautioned startup founders that while AI coding assistants facilitate initial launches, scaling requires human developers and technical expertise. He highlighted that AI-built startups often lack the complex systems needed to attract significant investment. Dohmke stressed the importance of coding skills and knowing when to leverage AI versus relying on personal abilities for efficient development.

Startup reality: GitHub CEO warns founders; AI can’t replace developers
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke cautioned startup founders that while AI coding assistants facilitate initial launches, scaling requires human developers and technical expertise. He highlighted that AI-built startups often lack the complex systems needed to attract significant investment. Dohmke stressed the importance of coding skills and knowing when to leverage AI versus relying on personal abilities for efficient development.