A DeepSeek engineer predicts AI will outperform his coding within a year, but he’ll keep writing code to stay involved, not just watch from the sidelines.

A DeepSeek engineer said he expects artificial‑intelligence systems to perform his coding tasks better than he can within a year. He added that he will continue writing code because he prefers to be part of the transition rather than watch it from the sidelines.

Personal motivation

The developer described a quiet afternoon at his desk as the moment he feels the loss most acutely. He said the feeling is not fear or anger but a melancholy for the routine that will soon disappear. He also said he enjoys the work enough to stay on the project even as he foresees his own role changing.

Open‑source stance

He explained that DeepSeek’s open‑source model gives him confidence that the technology will remain accessible. "If I stop, someone else will pick up the code," he said. "I want the next person to build on what I built, not be blocked by a closed door."

Industry competition

The engineer said he watches releases from OpenAI, Korean startups and Brazilian labs with the same enthusiasm he has for new video‑game titles. He said the competition drives rapid improvement and that each new system that works as advertised feels like a win for the whole field.

Risk of monopoly

He warned that the biggest threat is not a rivalry between nations but a single company that monopolises the technology and restricts access. "That scenario would close the door for everyone else," he said.

Outlook

When asked whether AI will ultimately help or harm society, the engineer said he does not have a definitive answer. He said his stance is simple: keep the development process open and let many contributors shape the future.