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For decades, economic power has been concentrated in the hands of large corporations, elite universities, and industry gatekeepers. If you wanted to build software, process payments, or provide financial advice, you needed to work at a big company with access to the best tools, infrastructure, and expertise.

But that’s about to change. AI is democratizing knowledge-based industries just like the internet democratized media. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok broke the monopoly of Hollywood and traditional media, allowing independent creators to build personal brands and businesses. Now, AI is poised to do the same for software engineers, accountants, legal consultants, and financial advisors — removing barriers and allowing individuals to compete at levels previously reserved for billion-dollar corporations.

But does this signal a permanent shift in power, or is it just another cycle before centralization returns? In this article, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping software development, the evolving role of engineers, and the uncertainty of where this transformation leads.

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