More Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman episodes
Published 15 Jan 2026
Duration: 00:45:05
Software engineering and personal development are being impacted by the increasing use of AI tools, but concerns arise about privacy, security, and transparency.
The podcast covers the increasing use of AI in software engineering and personal development, focusing on how tools like Chat GPT and Cursor can aid with coding and development tasks, although they are not yet fully capable of handling complex situations. Examples discussed include using AI agents to build self-service APIs, track blood sugar data, develop admin interfaces, and work on personal hardware projects such as a Windows ring light or a posture detection app. The speakers highlight the strengths of agentic systems in managing ambiguity and integrating different data sources, but also raise concerns about privacy, security, and the importance of transparency in AI workflows.
Additionally, the conversation addresses current trends in the industry, such as micro SaaS and open source contributions, and points to the growing significance of soft skills for software engineers. The speakers question whether AI might eventually replace human engineers, while also underscoring the continued relevance of personal experience and opinionated architecture in engineering practice. They reflect on the balance between automation and manual effort, suggesting that while AI can handle many routine tasks, human judgment and oversight remain essential in the development process.
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