Sir, – It is perhaps as exciting as it is challenging to be working in technology right now. As a senior software engineer with over a decade of experience working in big tech, I find myself grappling almost daily with the relentless pace of AI adoption and its impact on the future of our profession and society as a whole.Where we were once encouraged to value the thoughtful craft of scalable software architecture, the mantra now is to delegate as much as possible to an AI agent. The job for many has changed fundamentally in just a few years towards reviewing code written by a machine and co-ordinating dozens of parallel tasks while chasing ever-increasing productivity.Few in the industry would deny just how groundbreaking these advancements have been or how much they can benefit our day-to-day work.However, many would quietly admit there is a degree of sunk-cost fallacy at play. By this I mean companies, having invested so heavily, now find themselves increasingly handcuffed to a handful of large corporations with rising operational costs and often uncertain returns.Troubling ethical dilemmas also remain unanswered: unsustainable environmental impact, intellectual property concerns and risks around job security, especially for those just entering the workforce or in creative professions.I remain hopeful we can find a healthy balance where innovation complements rather than replaces skilled professionals. It may not be the most fashionable point of view in my industry right now, but perhaps a little less is ultimately more. – Yours, etc,PETER ELST,Donabate, Co Dublin.Taxing the companies that replace people with AISir, – As AI continues to transform industries, it is becoming increasingly clear that its impact on the workforce and corporate profits has been game-changing. With this in mind, we need to take a fresh look at our tax policies. Many companies leveraging AI are poised to reduce their employee numbers while simultaneously boosting their profitability. This shift raises an important question: is it time to readjust corporate tax rates to reflect these changes?AI-driven automation can lead to significant cost savings and efficiency gains for businesses, often resulting in higher profit margins. However, the reduction in employment opportunities could have broader social and economic consequences, including increased inequality and reduced consumer spending power. Traditional corporate tax frameworks, which have long relied on taxing labour-intensive business models, may no longer be adequate or equitable in this new landscape.Adjusting corporate tax rates or implementing new tax mechanisms targeted at AI-driven profits could help ensure that companies benefiting from technological advancements contribute fairly to the public coffers. Such measures could also fund initiatives to support workforce retraining and social safety nets for displaced workers.Ireland, with its competitive corporate tax regime, has attracted many multinational tech firms. While this has driven economic growth, it also presents an opportunity to lead globally in crafting tax policies that balance innovation with social responsibility.As AI reshapes the economy, policymakers must consider revising corporate tax structures to address the evolving realities of business and employment. Doing so will help create a fairer economy that benefits all members of society. – Yours, etc,BARRY DOOCEY,Ballsbridge,Dublin 4.