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AI Is Rewiring Coders’ Brains. Yours May Be Next
Feb 15, 2024
The podcast discusses the impact of AI on computer programmers, specifically the adoption of Copilot. It explores concerns about job displacement and decreased code quality while acknowledging the potential productivity gains. The chapter concludes by mentioning other Wired Podcasts for further exploration.
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- GitHub's Copilot, which uses generative AI, is immensely popular among developers, with almost half of all code produced by users being AI-generated.
- The success of Copilot highlights the growing demand for AI workplace assistants, but there are concerns about potential errors and decreased code quality.
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AI-powered programming aid Copilot revolutionizing coding productivity
GitHub's programming aid called Copilot, which uses generative AI to suggest coding solutions, has become immensely popular among developers. With 1.3 million paid accounts and 50,000 different companies using the software, almost half of all code produced by users is AI-generated. However, the consensus is that human oversight is crucial as these AI programs still require collaboration with programmers. Copilot allows programmers to work more efficiently and abstracts away complexity, particularly benefiting younger and novice coders.
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