Will AI replace programmers?

We are in an era of incredibly dynamic development of artificial intelligence. AI has a huge impact on many industries. The revolution does not bypass the IT sector. New technologies have become an integral part of programmers’ work. Will AI completely replace them in the future?

AI is revolutionizing the world

Some people watch the progress of AI development with curiosity, while others await the future with dread—undoubtedly, the last few years belong to artificial intelligence. AI is no longer just a trend, a curiosity, a new, unknown technology without a significant impact on everyday life, but an important element of the modern world that has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives—including our professional lives. Recently popular ChatGPT, automation, and intelligent devices offer new, previously unknown possibilities, facilitate many tasks, and increase the efficiency of various processes. The impact of artificial intelligence may also be felt in the labor market. What are the moods of employees and employers? According to CPL Poland, Just Join IT, and RocketJobs.pl (study “AI and the labor market in Poland,” conducted on 100 employers and over 600 employees), as many as 90% of labor market representatives believe that artificial intelligence will cause significant changes in professions—new positions will emerge, and some old ones will disappear. Respondents believe that the most threatened are: translations and copywriting (over 80%), graphic creation and customer service (over 65%), photo editing, and data analysis and processing (over 55%). And what about IT?

Programmers can breathe a sigh of relief

About 37% of respondents believe that AI might take over programmers’ jobs. However, will this happen in the near future? Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly a valuable tool that supports programmers. However, in its current form, it is not able to fully replace their work. Even despite tremendous technological progress, the importance of human actions in the software creation process remains the same. Programmers bring not only technical skills but also creativity and problem-solving abilities, which are qualities that artificial intelligence lacks.

The value of programmers is unquestioned. The ability to rationally analyze complex situations, adapt to unforeseen changes, and a deep understanding of human needs are invaluable tools in a programmer’s work, allowing them to develop effective solutions that meet detailed requirements. The ability to think abstractly, knowledge of programming principles, and the capacity for creative problem-solving remain key in the process of creating new solutions. The role of programmers in ensuring that software operates according to client expectations and meets high quality standards is irreplaceable.

Programmers are already using artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is nothing new in the world of IT. It proudly entered the industry some time ago and is likely to stay for a long time. Programmers eagerly use AI in their daily activities. Artificial intelligence allows them to optimize many processes and develop more advanced solutions. It is especially useful for:

• Creating models on data that are later used for pattern recognition, classification, and production—tools and frameworks for machine learning, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn,
• Software testing—automation tools significantly speed up the process by efficiently identifying errors and problematic areas,
• Analyzing extensive sets of information,
• Identifying trends,
• Writing code,
• Processing sound,
• Creating chatbots.

AI enables the automation of many routine tasks, which translates into saving time and resources and improving the efficiency of operations. Moreover, it forms the basis for the development of new and promising technologies in the industry, such as machine learning, natural language processing, or image recognition—this provides new, unlimited possibilities. Additionally, it can be used to strengthen cybersecurity by detecting and neutralizing threats or analyzing user behaviors. As a result, companies can better protect their systems and data against cybercrime. Furthermore, AI allows IT companies to adapt more quickly to changing market and technological conditions, thereby giving them the opportunity to better utilize their resources and maintain competitiveness in the market.

Artificial intelligence means a lot of good for the IT industry

As many as 90% of companies surveyed in the Talent Alpha Tech Business Survey 2024 believe that artificial intelligence will positively impact the development of the IT sector and plan to use it in various areas of their operations. Over 80% of respondents think that AI can help in the development of the company. A decisive majority want to use AI to improve efficiency—both internal and external. The main areas that artificial intelligence is expected to support in the coming year are: generating code, testing code, generating new ideas, creating written content and graphics. Companies also want to use it to support marketing and sales.

Interestingly, only 4% of respondents are pessimistic about artificial intelligence and its impact on the industry.

What will the future bring—will AI replace programmers?

The future of the IT industry will be based on the collaboration between programmers and artificial intelligence. Specialists will continue to play a key role in software development, while AI, in the coming years, will complement their work. It will further streamline many processes, provide new opportunities for innovation, and increase the efficiency and accuracy of operations.

In a dynamically changing, challenging world, the development of AI should be seen as an opportunity to achieve what was previously unattainable. Will artificial intelligence completely replace programmers in the future? Time will tell.

See also: https://eduexpress.pl/en/how-to-change-industries-and-not-regret-it/