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Feb 24, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence
Why AI Coding Assistants Threaten Junior Developers—and How Mentorship Can Save the Future
Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich warns that AI coding assistants boost senior engineers' productivity while undermining junior developers, urging organizations to adopt mentorship programs and an "Early‑in‑Career" mode for AI agents to preserve the next generation of software leaders.
AI coding assistantsAI impactMark Russinovich
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