Learning programming is still worthwhile for high school students despite AI advancements
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Lucaslii
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
A response to a high school student asking whether learning programming is still worthwhile in the age of AI. The author argues that while AI tools are changing the programming landscape, blue-collar skills like electronic engineering and plumbing may also eventually be affected by robotics and AI. The key point is that no one can predict the future, but AI tools still require human judgment to be useful, so programming skills remain valuable even if the career path will differ from previous generations.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNone of us know the future.
the AI tools, while improving a lot, require good judgement to be put to useful work.
electronic engineering and plumbing and other skills traditionally seen as 'blue collar' may not be as affected by AI right now, but if the Optimus robots and Hyundai androids Japan is working on so as to supplement their aging population come into fruition, then those areas won't be as AI free as one would expect.
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