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Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, challenges the notion that AI will lead to significant job cuts in software development. At Google’s I/O event, he introduced the Gemini 3.5 Flash model, designed to enhance coding productivity without replacing developers. Hassabis argues that increased productivity should lead to more innovation rather than job displacement. Google, aiming to catch up in AI coding, unveiled several new AI tools, including the Antigravity coding tool and the agentic assistant Spark. These developments highlight the ongoing evolution and potential of AI in enhancing software productivity.