A LinkedIn Live panel discussion, moderated by Melissa McKay from JFrog, featured thought leaders from NVIDIA, GitHub, and JFrog who explored the impact of AI on modern software development. The conversation focused on AI's role in the software development lifecycle, enhancing developer productivity and happiness, and balancing innovation with security in AI-driven development. The panelists, including Krishna Nadiminti, Andrea Griffiths, and Shuba Gururaja Rao, agreed that AI should augment rather than replace developers by automating repetitive tasks and boosting productivity. They emphasized the importance of fostering a supportive culture for AI tool adoption, ensuring security, and maintaining ethical standards. The discussion also highlighted the need for continuous learning and community engagement to effectively leverage AI, as well as developing internal security tools and education programs to address potential risks. Overall, the panelists viewed AI as a transformative enabler that can elevate development processes and innovation when used responsibly.