@jimbob@aus.social It's a very interesting point actually. To me, one of the reasons software developers are generally well-compensated, is because the primary "means of production" (so to speak) is a comparatively inexpensive computer. You don't need big and complex machine tools and production lines. There is paid software, but the cost is generally not that big. Now if the AI mongers would be able to sell a $1k/month subscription to developers... That would change the landscape a lot.