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The rise of AI-powered coding assistants is transforming software development, with platforms like Anysphere’s Cursor leading the charge. By integrating with powerful generative AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI, Cursor enables developers to write code faster and more efficiently. According to CEO Michael Truell, Cursor acts as a sophisticated code editor, intelligently predicting and completing lines while also allowing developers to delegate coding tasks to the AI. Truell envisions a future where AI significantly reduces the need for human input in software development, potentially reshaping the entire industry. While concerns about job displacement persist, Truell believes AI will largely augment existing roles, empowering both professional and amateur programmers to create software with greater ease and speed. He discussed his company’s vision and products in a recent interview on The Verge’s Decoder podcast.