Python's simplicity edge fades as AI writes code in any language

Some argue Python's popularity is declining because AI can write code in any language, eroding its simplicity advantage in favor of fast low-level languages. Others counter that AI agents' frequent compilation favors C/C++ over Rust, so the shift may benefit C most.

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