Rise of AI: Will it End Coding as We Know It? Developers Express Anxious Concerns

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The developers of software are anxious about the impact of generative AI on their profession.

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ChatGPT- like large language models, has been trained on vast code repositories and can write excellent code.

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In order to improve efficiency, AI-powered coding assistants like CodeWhisperer have been developed by companies like Amazon and Google.

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According to researchers, 19% of workers hold jobs in which at least half their tasks could be completed by AI.

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The finding of the study was that computer programming was particularly at risk for automation.

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Recognizing its ability to turbocharge programming, tech companies have rushed to embrace generative AI.

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The number of engineers needed to reduce significantly or even eliminate the need for programmers altogether can be caused by AI.

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The end of coding, as we know it, is marked by the rise of AI.

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AI may help humans write code faster, making coders of the future more sought-after than they are today, as the demand for software may be limitless.

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Human coders may find new ways to make themselves useful, even as AI takes over the bulk of coding.

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