A software developer posted on Reddit's r/developersIndia forum titled "Anyone else feel we're having to work more due to AI?", claiming that AI has not reduced the amount of work engineers do but has compressed delivery timelines and increased productivity expectations without any corresponding increase in pay. The developer noted the pace shifted dramatically in 2025, when AI-powered coding tools became widely adopted. The post has since sparked a wider discussion among software professionals, with many saying they have experienced similar changes since AI tools became commonplace in software development.