Andrew Ng: AI Makes Coding Easier, So Everyone Should Still Learn It
dotey · x · 2026-09-24
Countering execs who say AI will automate coding away, Andrew Ng argues the logic is backwards: AI assistance makes writing code easier than ever, which is exactly why everyone should learn it. He sees clear productivity gaps across roles—from marketers building sites to recruiters automating resume screening. Learning programming means learning to specify requirements precisely to a computer, not typing code by hand.
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