Artificial intelligence should not replace software engineers or IT professionals but rather enhance their skills and creativity, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft Corporation said, addressing fears of widespread job losses in the tech sector.
In an interview with PTI, Smith -- one of the highest-ranking executives in the Redmond, Washington-headquartered Microsoft -- spoke on IT services, job losses, and AI's impact on cognitive work, weighing in on one of the most intensely debated topics in the sector.
He said Microsoft's goal is to build technology that helps people get smarter.
AI, he explained, can take over repetitive coding tasks, freeing developers to focus on product design, architecture, testing, and security, effectively "upleveling" the software engineering profession.
Rather than reducing jobs, he argued, AI will make them more interesting and fulfilling, likely increasing demand for skilled professionals and boosting wages.
Smith expressed frustration, at times, wi

Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith

AI should enhance, not replace, software engineers by automating routine coding and boosting productivity, says Microsoft President Brad Smith

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In a letter to staff, Asha Sharma said the company will expand across devices but keep the console at the centre of its strategy for players and developers

Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and Matt Booty, Chief Content Officer

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Vivo might be in the works to soon expand its V70 lineup with the launch of Vivo V70 FE, expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chip and a 7,000mAh battery

Vivo V70 Elite review price in india specs Passion Red colour variant (Image: Aashish Kumar Shrivastava)

Vivo V70 Elite's Passion Red colour variant (Image: Aashish Kumar Shrivastava)

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the iQOO 15R will run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 with four years of OS updates and six years of security patches

iQOO 15R (Image: iQOO)

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the iQOO 15R will run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 with four years of OS updates and six years of security patches

Apple is reportedly preparing iOS 26.3.1 for early March with bug fixes and security patches, ahead of its March 4 "Special Experience" event

Apple launch event for March 4 low cost MacBook iPhone 17e MacBook Pro m5 max  (Image: X/@markgurman)

Apple launch event for March 4 (Image: X/@markgurman)

Samsung at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series with new AI features and privacy tools, alongside the Galaxy Buds 4 series

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Ahead of its March 5 launch, Nothing has revealed the rear design of the Phone 4a with the company's signature transparent aesthetic and a new Glyph Bar with nine mini LEDs

Nothing Phone 4a in White with Glyph Bar

SPPL introduces new Kodak QD Mini LED 4K TV in India, featuring 1500 nits brightness, Dolby Vision support and a 108W speaker system.

Kodak QD-Mini LED 4K TV

WZATCO launches the Yuva Horizon smart projector in India with Google TV, 1500 ANSI lumens brightness, Full HD resolution, Dolby audio and up to 150-inch projection

WZATCO Yuva Horizon projector

Powered by the UNISOC T7250 Processor, Realme P4 Lite packs a 6300mAh battery and runs on Android 15-based Realme UI 6

Realme P4 Lite

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 unveiled with up to 30 days of battery life and offline global maps support. At the moment, the company has not revealed any information regarding the smartwatch's India launch

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 (Image: Amazfit)

The Vivo V70 brings a refined matte-glass design, versatile 50MP cameras and 90W charging, but gaming performance, AI tools and pricing raise questions over its value proposition

Vivo V70 review Passion Red colour option (Image: Aashish Kumar Shrivastava)

Vivo V70's Passion Red colour option (Image: Aashish Kumar Shrivastava)

Consider the Vivo V70 Elite if you prioritise photography, enjoy experimenting with focal lengths and filters, and want a large yet comfortable phone capable of handling gaming and multitasking

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus sits at the top of Xiaomi's Note 15 lineup, offering a new 200MP camera, a large AMOLED display, and a bigger battery. Here's how it performs in everyday use

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus in Coffee Mocha colour

Sitting between the Vivo X300 and previous generation X200 models, the Vivo X200T offers a sharp display, strong battery life, and balanced performance rather than headline-grabbing upgrades

Vivo X200T

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