AWS Chief Predicts AI to Replace Programmers in Two Years

In two years, artificial intelligence will write code instead of programmers, according to Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman, reports Business Insider citing conversation records.

“If you fast forward 24 months or some time ahead, I can’t predict the exact timeframe, it’s quite possible that most developers will not be coding,” he said.

In a document obtained by the media, Garman speaks not of dismissing developers, but of redefining their role.

“Coding is just a language we use to talk to computers. It’s not necessarily a skill in itself. It’s about how do I innovate? How do I create something that will be interesting to my end users,” noted the AWS chief.

Garman believes programmers can offload the heavy work to AI, focusing instead on specialized tasks.

Earlier, HBR found in a study that integrating artificial intelligence into the workflow makes workers feel isolated and may reduce productivity.

Back in May, Elon Musk suggested that the development of AI could eliminate humanity’s need to work.