

Should kids still learn to code? (Practical AI #263)
8 snips Apr 2, 2024
Discussions on teaching kids to code, challenges in AI adoption by non-technical individuals, and the balance between generative AI interfaces and search engines. Plus insights on AI communities, skill evolution, and the impact of AI on productivity.
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AI Changing Kids Coding Education
- Jensen Huang suggests kids shouldn't learn to code anymore as AI will do it well.
- This reflects a shift but adoption will be gradual and nuanced, not immediate.
Encourage Dynamic Tech Learning
- Encourage kids going to college to pursue computer science with adaptability.
- Emphasize dynamic learning as AI will continuously shift technology boundaries.
Shifting Data Scientist Roles
- Data scientist roles are shifting closer to software, hollowing out the middle ground.
- New AI engineering roles focus on prompt narrative and reasoning chains alongside software infrastructure.