Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans Scott Wu, CEO of Cognition, the maker of the AI coding agent Devin, states that the company’s goal is not to replace human programmers but to augment their abilities. He views Devin as a tool that can handle tedious tasks, freeing up developers for more creative work. Wu envisions a future where AI agents assist humans across various industries, enhancing productivity without eliminating jobs.

• Cognition’s AI coding agent, Devin, has raised $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.
• CEO Scott Wu believes AI coding agents are shifting software development towards a ‘self-driving’ model.
• Wu emphasizes that Devin is intended to assist human programmers, not replace them.
• Devin handles a significant portion of Cognition’s software development, including maintenance tasks.
• The goal is to free programmers from toil, allowing them to focus on creation.
• Wu sees AI agents assisting humans in various fields beyond software engineering.
• The core philosophy is that AI should augment human capabilities, not supersede them. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/cognitions-scott-wu-says-ai-coding-agents-shouldnt-replace-humans/