I mean, the software I develop is the system of record for the engineering and development of medical devices (and aerospace, automotive, industrial, etc. systems). So pacemakers and aircraft are relevant examples.
I hadn't heard about the MySQL layoffs. I hope the affected people find good new opportunities.
I tried to give a counter-example of people being replaced in an extremely complex piece of software as we speak. This may or may not be related to AI but I am inclined to think that there is some correlation - yesterday 8 people in the team, today 3, tomorrow who knows, maybe only a single guy.
I hadn't heard about the MySQL layoffs. I hope the affected people find good new opportunities.