OpenAI executive to students: ‘Studying computer science is…’

OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor asserts that computer science degrees remain invaluable, fostering ‘systems thinking’ crucial for product development, a skill AI can’t replicate. Bill Gates echoes this, stating AI tools enhance programming but won’t replace human ingenuity in spotting patterns and making critical decisions. Programming will remain a human job for at least a century. OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor asserts that computer science degrees remain invaluable, fostering ‘systems thinking’ crucial for product development, a skill AI can’t replicate. Bill Gates echoes this, stating AI tools enhance programming but won’t replace human ingenuity in spotting patterns and making critical decisions. Programming will remain a human job for at least a century.