Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang boldly declared at the World Government Summit in Dubai that coding is on its way out, thanks to the remarkable progress of AI technology. He believes that with AI’s rapid advancements, learning to code is no longer a top priority for those entering the tech field.
Forget traditional learning to code
For years, learning to code has been hailed as a crucial skill by industry leaders for success in the tech world. However, Huang’s latest stance challenges this notion. He believes that thanks to the leaps in generative AI, natural language processing could soon replace traditional coding, making it unnecessary for newcomers to spend countless hours mastering specific coding languages.
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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Huang envisions a future where computing technology eliminates the need for manual programming. He sees a world where everyone can communicate with computers using human language, making coding accessible to all. This, he believes, is the marvel of artificial intelligence.
Focus on farming instead of coding
Instead of focusing on coding, Huang suggests that aspiring tech professionals should invest their time in mastering skills relevant to industries like farming, biology, manufacturing, and education. While coding won’t vanish entirely, Huang emphasizes the importance of upskilling and knowing when to leverage AI programming.
He predicts that natural language processing will evolve to the point where coding can be done using one’s native language alone. As technology progresses, understanding how and when to use AI programming will become essential, paving the way for a new era of tech expertise.
