As AI coding tools spread and lower barriers to software development, developers\' core competitiveness is shifting from programming ability to knowledge that deeply understands specific industries and tasks. Software developer Aaron Brethorst said what matters is not writing code itself but expertise to understand coding structure. Examples include payroll systems where grasping tax rules and deductions is key. The shift is also changing the roles of engineers and domain experts, though critics say instructing and verifying AI outputs requires distinct skills.

Some users of Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac are expected to lose the ability to edit and save documents from next year. Microsoft has said that from July 13, 2026, Office apps in some macOS and iOS environments could switch to Reduced Functionality Mode, allowing files to be opened but not edited or saved. The change is linked to the expiry of a digital certificate used for licence verification and operating system support requirements.