News Summary

• Replit CEO Amjad Masad says AI is making software engineering more cerebral and fun.
• That's a surprising take, given the widespread concern about the so-called "SaaSpocalypse" Masad said Replit's engineers spend more time at the whiteboard, taking occasional breaks to send the next prompt to an AI agent.
• "You create a culture where it's fun to build things," said Masad, who cofounded Replit in 2016.
• "Now, actually, it's a lot more vibrant environment," he added.