Hello, Visionary CTOs! 🌟

What if I told you that by 2030, 95% of code could be written by AI… and your job isn’t disappearing, it’s evolving faster than ever?

This week, we’re diving into the bold predictions and harsh truths shaping the next era of tech leadership. Microsoft’s CTO says engineers are becoming AI conductors, not coders. Meanwhile, cybersecurity has entered a new AI vs. AI arms race—and your org’s defense might already be outdated. And if we keep losing women in tech? That blind spot could cost companies billions in innovation.

If you’re a CTO, VP of Engineering, or tech founder, these aren’t just headlines—they’re action items. And the clock is ticking.

Let’s get into it.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

• Microsoft CTO Says AI Will Write 95% of Code by 2030 💻

• The New AI Chessboard: What CTOs Must Know About Cybersecurity’s Next Frontier 🛡️

• Tech’s Billion-Dollar Blindspot: The Cost of Leaving Women Behind 🚨

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Microsoft CTO Says AI Will Write 95% of Code by 2030 💻 read the full article here

Video published: April 3, 2025

In Microsoft CTO predicts AI will generate 95% of code by 2030, TechSpot’s Skye Jacobs delivers a bold and disruptive forecast straight from Kevin Scott himself. While some leaders are cautiously optimistic, Scott paints a future where developers trade keystrokes for prompts—ushering in an era of “AI orchestration” over traditional software engineering.

But don’t expect engineers to disappear. Instead, they’ll evolve into architects of AI workflows, directing machines to do the heavy lifting while focusing on the big picture—design, strategy, and solving complex problems. It's not code or human; it’s code by AI, curated by humans.

Key Takeaways:

• 🤖 AI will write 95% of code by 2030, says Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott—developers become “prompt masters,” not typists.

• 🧠 AI’s biggest flaw? Memory. Current tools are “awfully transactional,” but Scott predicts big improvements in context-awareness soon.

• ⚖️ Not all execs agree: IBM’s CEO forecasts only 20–30% of code will be AI-written, pointing to human dominance in complex tasks.

• 🚫 Salesforce may stop hiring traditional engineers, betting big on AI-augmented productivity—but not without human oversight.

The New AI Chessboard: What CTOs Must Know About Cybersecurity’s Next Frontier 🛡️ read the full article here

Article published: March 31, 2025

In AI brings complexity to cybersecurity and fraud from CIO, a stark reality emerges for tech leaders: the same AI that’s revolutionizing your business is also powering the most adaptive and dangerous cyber threats ever seen.

CISOs and CTOs agree—traditional defenses are no match for AI-powered infiltration. From explainable AI (XAI) to self-healing systems, the modern security stack must be as agile and intelligent as the threats it faces. Deepfakes, prompt injection, and rogue AI tools like DeepSeek are now part of the attack surface.

The real takeaway? AI can’t run wild. Cross-functional oversight, zero-trust workflows, secure AI sandboxes, and C-level collaboration are now essential—not optional—for every CTO charting a path forward.

Key Takeaways:

• 🧠 AI vs. AI is the new normal: Organizations deploy AI to detect deepfakes using micro-expression, vocal tone, and contextual authentication.

• 🔍 Explainability is critical: Security tools must provide clear audit trails—CTOs need transparency to meet compliance and build trust.

• ⚠️ Open-source AI tools pose real risk: Tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek can trigger massive data leaks—governance and secure sandboxes are non-negotiable.

• 👥 CTO-CISO synergy is essential: From zero-trust for AI workflows to internal ethics committees, CTOs must drive governance across innovation, data, and defense.

Tech’s Billion-Dollar Blindspot: The Cost of Leaving Women Behind 🚨 read the full article here

Article published: March 31, 2025

In Tech Keeps Leaving Women Behind. That’s a Billion-Dollar Mistake from The CTO, the tech industry is facing a quiet crisis with loud consequences: the collapse of major women-in-tech organizations like Girls in Tech is shrinking the pipeline of diverse talent just as demand for technical roles explodes.

Research makes it painfully clear—diverse teams drive better results. Yet, tech’s failure to support women and underrepresented groups is projected to cost the industry up to $16 billion annually in lost innovation and productivity.

With DEI programs under fire and nonprofits losing funding, it’s now up to CTOs and tech leaders to take the lead—through mentorships, scholarships, outreach, and partnerships with resilient organizations like Rewriting the Code, which continues to empower over 35,000 women and nonbinary technologists globally.

Key Takeaways:

• 💸 $16B lost to lack of diversity: Intel-Dalberg research shows tech’s diversity gap is not just ethical—it’s economically devastating.

• 👩‍💻 DEI retrenchment is shrinking the talent pool: Closures like Girls in Tech limit early exposure, especially for girls and underrepresented communities.

• 🧠 RTC thrives where others faltered: With 159-country reach, this nonprofit shows how data-driven, mentor-led networks can endure—and scale.

• 🛠 CTOs must fill the vacuum: Invest early, mentor often, and partner with mission-driven groups to rebuild a truly inclusive pipeline.

Why It Matters

We’re not just building apps anymore—we’re architecting systems that think, learn, and adapt. But if AI is rewriting the rules of engineering, and diverse talent is walking out the door, who’s writing the next chapter?

Your leadership isn’t about keeping up—it’s about choosing where to push the frontier.

The future belongs to those bold enough to question everything and smart enough to build what’s next.

Rachel Miller
Editor-in-Chief
CTO Executive Insights