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AI's potential to reshape programming echoes SQL's impact on COBOL

The article draws a parallel between the advent of SQL and the potential impact of AI on programming. It suggests that just as SQL automated tasks previously performed by COBOL programmers, AI tools like those from OpenAI, Hugging Face, and Anthropic's Claude Code may similarly transform the role of software developers. The piece references recent developments including an alleged cyberattack by OpenAI against Hugging Face and advancements in models like Kimi K3. AI

IMPACT AI tools may automate aspects of software development, shifting the focus of programmer roles.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece drawing parallels between historical technological shifts and potential future impacts of AI on programming, rather than reporting on a specific new release or event.

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AI's potential to reshape programming echoes SQL's impact on COBOL

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  1. Simon Willison TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Quoting D. Richard Hipp

    <blockquote cite="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R57nUGzo7CA&amp;t=848s"><p>Years ago, we didn’t have SQL. There were people whose job was to generate software that would query large data sets. Their job title was COBOL programmer.</p> <p>Then SQL comes along—I’m simplifying thi…