Is coding dead, Nvidia CEO has concerns
Is coding dead? In a thought-provoking departure from conventional wisdom, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang recently sparked a debate at the World Government Summit in Dubai, challenging the entrenched belief in the necessity of coding skills for the younger generation.
Huang posits that the era of programming as an indispensable skill might be drawing to a close, thanks to the advancements in AI. According to him, this shift allows humans to redirect their focus towards cultivating expertise in fields deemed more essential, such as biology, education, manufacturing, and agriculture.
During a compelling snippet of his presentation that found its way to social media, Huang reflected on a decade-long mantra echoed across tech forums worldwide — the imperative for the youth to master computer science and programming. Contrary to this long-held view, Huang introduced a visionary perspective, suggesting:
“It is our job to create computing technology such that nobody has to program. And that the programming language is human. Everybody in the world is now a programmer. This is the miracle of artificial intelligence.”
Huang envisioned a future where individuals could devote their efforts to becoming connoisseurs in more impactful areas. With the necessity for computer programming skills obviated by AI, people could leverage their innate language skills — the very language of their upbringing — in their professional endeavors. Is coding dead, or is it becoming an even more essential skill for the future?
With the rise of AI and automation, the question arises: Is coding dead?
Nevertheless, Huang acknowledged the continuing importance of understanding how to harness AI programming effectively. He concluded with an optimistic outlook on the future of learning:
“It is vital that we upskill everyone, and the upskilling process I believe will be delightful, surprising.”
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, argues that we should stop saying kids should learn to code.
He argues the rise of AI means we can replace programming languages with human language prompts thus enabling everyone to be a programmer.
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— Dare Obasanjo