Tanner Burson, VP of Engineering at Prismatic, dives into the transformative effects of generative AI on software development. He discusses how AI is reshaping developer roles and productivity, fueled by tools like GitHub's Copilot. Tanner outlines both the opportunities and challenges AI presents, emphasizing the crucial need for human oversight to ensure code quality. He also explores the microunits of AI integration in workflows, the growing importance of mentorship, and the balance between innovation and practical engineering skills in an AI-driven future.