# Coding Agents

The Obsolescence of the Code Monkey: China’s Tech Giants Pivot as AI Writes 90% of Software

China's tech sector is undergoing a silent labor revolution as AI now generates up to 90% of new code, leading to a shift from manual programming to AI-driven oversight. The surge in productivity has triggered 'soft' layoffs and a high-pressure environment where engineers must pivot to AI agent management or face obsolescence.