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AI Coder Boris Cherny Rewrites the Future of Work
15 Nov
Summary
- Boris Cherny created Anthropic's Claude Code, an AI agent that writes code.
- Claude Code has surpassed $2.5 billion in run-rate revenue since its release.
- Cherny believes AI will free engineers to focus on broader job aspects.
Boris Cherny, head of applications at Anthropic, developed Claude Code, an AI agent capable of writing code and interacting with a user's computer. Launched in May 2025, this tool significantly accelerated enterprise AI spending, being one of the first commercially advanced AI versions directly enhancing job productivity. Claude Code's success has spurred the development of Claude Cowork, an AI agent for general office tasks, demonstrating its foundational role in Anthropic's growth.
Cherny's creation has already generated over $2.5 billion in run-rate revenue, with revenue sharply increasing post-launch according to Anthropic's S-1 filing. Non-technical employees are also utilizing Claude Code for diverse tasks, such as developing health-focused applications, showcasing its broad applicability beyond traditional coding roles.
Despite Anthropic's warnings about AI risks, the company pushes forward with tools like Claude Code and Cowork. Cherny anticipates AI automating many coding tasks, allowing software engineers to focus on higher-level responsibilities like design and strategy. He projects that by the end of 2026, the role of a "software engineer" may evolve significantly, potentially adopting a new title like "builder."
