The discussion reveals a mixed perspective on how AI is changing the landscape for senior developers. While some developers showcase their skepticism towards AI's capability in handling established codebases (brownfield projects), others emphasize the productivity and efficiency gains achievable in new projects (greenfield). Several users highlighted the importance of well-crafted prompts to harness the full potential of AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot. The notion of building personal brands through the development of small projects with AI assistance was introduced. Overall, there seems to be a consensus that successful adaptation to AI tools will significantly impact job longevity and effectiveness in software development roles.