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IBM CEO says AI will boost programmers, not replace them


Krishna estimates that AI could write 20 – 30 percent of code but emphasizes that its role in more complex tasks will remain minimal.

During a recent interview at the SXSW conference, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna weighed in on the debate, asserting that AI will not replace programmers anytime soon. Drawing historical parallels, Krishna compares today's AI debates to past concerns over calculators replacing mathematicians or Photoshop making artists obsolete. His stance contrasts sharply with that of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has suggested that "superintelligent" AI could emerge in the near future and play a crucial role in accelerating innovation.

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