Liu Sheng, the lead operator for DeepSeek v4.1, penned an extensive article titled 'I Have No Choice But to Bury My Talent in Yesterday'. This piece resonated widely, as it delved into the anxieties that professionals face amidst the burgeoning AI era. Within the article, Liu Sheng articulated that although job loss might not be an immediate concern for him, a career transition was inevitable. He voiced apprehensions that the operator roles he had been familiar with might one day be eclipsed by AI advancements. Furthermore, he discussed the technological paradoxes that emerge with AI development, as well as his concerns regarding the engineering prowess of the upcoming generation of developers.

Subsequently, Liu Sheng issued a follow-up post to clarify his stance. He emphasized that his article was intended as a farewell to the era of manual operator tasks, rather than an expression of fear over unemployment. He affirmed his commitment to exploring new avenues within the AI domain. Additionally, studies have revealed that students resorting to generative AI for assignment completion might encounter what is termed as 'AI learning penalties.' Moreover, it has been reported that a staggering 75% of Google's fresh code is now generated by AI. Personnel from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have noted that AI is propelling shifts in software production methodologies, necessitating corresponding adjustments in the skill sets demanded of software professionals and the nature of job requirements.