Elon Musk backs prediction that traditional code lines may disappear
He agreed with an X user who expects code nobody reads to power everything. The idea has drawn debate among developers.
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What happened
Elon Musk endorsed an X user's forecast that code nobody reads will drive the world. His reaction pointed to AI generating machine code while developers oversee its output. The prediction has sparked debate over the direction of software engineering.
Why it matters
The prediction has prompted discussion about how software engineers should prepare for changes in coding. It centers on whether traditional lines of code could disappear as artificial intelligence advances.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 8:04 AM ET: Elon Musk endorsed an X user's prediction that unread code will run the world.
- Oct 16, 4:12 AM ET: Musk's prediction that traditional lines of code could disappear sparked a debate about software engineering.
Coverage
- Elon Musk predicts a future with no lines of code: What software engineers need to know about the changing world of coding (educationtimes.com)
- Elon Musk hints at future of software engineers, says there will be no lines of code (indiatoday.in)
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