Observed Signal · May 4, 2023 · Analysis · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Will AI Chatbots Make Coders Obsolete?
This editorial explores the potential impact of AI chatbots on programming jobs, citing research that AI can significantly boost coder productivity. OpenAI researchers found 19% of workers have half their tasks automatable by AI, while a Microsoft/GitHub study showed AI-assisted programmers complete tasks 56% faster. The article discusses how AI tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer and Google Bard's coding capabilities are emerging, and predicts low-code/no-code platforms will integrate AI to empower junior developers. Gartner forecasts that by 2024, over 65% of applications will be developed using low-code/no-code tools. The piece concludes that while AI chatbots are not yet a threat, they will rapidly improve and reshape the development landscape.
Editorial analysis on AI's impact on coding jobs and low-code platforms, relevant to AI infrastructure but not a specific industry event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- OpenAI researchers found that 19% of workers hold jobs where half their tasks could be completed by AI.
- A Microsoft and GitHub study found that programmers assisted by AI completed tasks 56% faster than unassisted ones.
- Amazon built CodeWhisperer, a machine learning-powered coding companion.
- Google's Bard chatbot can generate and debug code in over 20 programming languages.
- Gartner predicts that by 2024, more than 65% of applications will be developed using low-code/no-code development.
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