Sorry, GenAI is NOT going to 10x computer programming
2024-10-01
This article by Gary Marcus discusses the overstated potential of Generative AI (GenAI) to increase programming productivity tenfold. Marcus argues against the hype, presenting data from studies that reveal only modest improvements, such as a 26% productivity increase for junior developers and slight gains for senior developers. The piece highlights issues like increased bug prevalence and the need for deep conceptual understanding which GenAI lacks.
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