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# Who Did the Work?

AI is automating the entry-level tasks once used to train junior developers. If machines do all the groundwork, who is ultimately liable for the final product?

- **Speakers:** [Beth Rudden](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@beth-rudden)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 28:24
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100556-who-did-the-work
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