I agree that AI is changing the entry-level landscape, but I'm not sure it's only about reducing junior roles.
What I see is a shift in expectations.
Tasks that once required multiple junior developers can now be accelerated with tools like ChatGPT, Codex, Claude Code, and Windsurf. As a result, companies may expect junior engineers to contribute at a higher level much earlier.
The real challenge is no longer learning how to write code. It's learning how to solve problems, design workflows, review AI-generated output, and understand systems.
AI may reduce some traditional junior tasks, but it also creates opportunities for people who can effectively collaborate with AI tools.