Despite recent layoffs impacting software engineers, Microsoft’s CPO, Aparna Chennapragada, defends the importance of computer science education. She argues AI is simply another layer of abstraction, transforming roles into “software operators” rather than eliminating them. As Microsoft invests heavily in AI, project managers will also adapt, focusing on editing and refining AI-generated ideas. Despite recent layoffs impacting software engineers, Microsoft’s CPO, Aparna Chennapragada, defends the importance of computer science education. She argues AI is simply another layer of abstraction, transforming roles into “software operators” rather than eliminating them. As Microsoft invests heavily in AI, project managers will also adapt, focusing on editing and refining AI-generated ideas.
