Breakeven Brothers

This week, the Breakeven Brothers are diving headfirst into a whirlwind of tech news, accounting industry shake-ups, and personal automation adventures. From the front lines of the Super Bowl (and its *always* controversial TurboTax ads), we unpack a surprising battle brewing between accountants and the very software they rely on. Is Intuit turning its back on the professionals who champion its products? We also explore the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with automating the *perfect* free Chipotle order, only to be thwarted by… a cellular dead zone? You won't want to miss Brad's hilarious (and slightly heartbreaking) tale of coding, burritos, and the realities of AT&T coverage.

But the real meat of this episode tackles a question on every tech worker's mind: Are robots coming for our jobs? We dissect a provocative tweet from the CEO of Gumroad, declaring junior (and even mid-level) software engineers obsolete thanks to the power of AI. Is this a bold prediction of the future, a publicity stunt, or complete nonsense? We break down the arguments, analyze the current state of AI coding tools like Cursor, and discuss what this all means for the future of software development. Plus, we delve into the surprisingly hot topic of backend languages favored by venture capitalists, a little accounting tech-switching, and Brad's ongoing exploration of OpenAI's "Deep Research" tool – is it worth the hefty price tag? Tune in for a jam-packed episode full of insights, arguments, and, as always, a healthy dose of brotherly banter! We'll explore career prospects and some final book marks, along with an update about Sam Altman.

• (00:00) - Introduction and Personal Updates
• (03:28) - Laravel Adventures and AI Coding Tools
• (06:20) - Super Bowl and TurboTax Controversy
• (12:06) - Chipotle Automation and Networking Challenges
• (20:41) - Pottery and Future Plans
• (22:12) - The Rise of Programming Languages in AI
• (32:30) - Technology Switching and Efficiency in Workflows
• (44:22) - The Challenge of Legacy Systems and Boring Industries
• (46:31) - The 2038 Problem: Legacy Systems and Their Risks
• (48:11) - AI's Impact on Software Engineering Jobs
• (51:50) - The Future of Coding: AI vs Human Engineers
• (56:59) - AI in Accounting: Automation and Efficiency
• (58:50) - Deep Research: OpenAI's New Tool for In-Depth Analysis
• (01:03:38) - OpenAI's Evolution: From Nonprofit to For-Profit
• (01:09:22) - Data Security in AI: Best Practices for Professionals

Links:
- Debugger mode prompt for Cursor (save you hours of pain)
- Humane kills AI Pin; HP buys assets | LinkedIn

- OpenAI - Data security
- What VCs are hiring for in terms of languages
- Sam Altman: what to open source next?

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