AI Advances Spark Debate Over Future of Programming Jobs
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AI systems are getting better at creating software, reducing the need for human programmers. Nvidia's CEO predicts programming will soon use plain English, not code.
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Ex-Harvard professor Matt Welsh believes a "massive shift" in tech jobs is coming in two waves - first, programmers become more productive with AI assistance, then programming becomes accessible to anyone as code is no longer needed.
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Welsh argues that many programming jobs today are mundane and ripe for automation. The second wave of disruption will be far more significant as demand for programmers declines.
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History shows industries can be radically disrupted by technology, Welsh argues, using the examples of weaving and manufacturing. Surveys show businesses and workers worry about AI's impact.
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Not all experts agree AI will lead to mass tech industry layoffs. One professor believes quality control will still require human oversight even with AI assistance.