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Erik Meijer: AI will kill us all unless verified; learn Python & Lean

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Erik Meijer, speaking at a conference, expressed a bleak outlook on the future of programming languages, suggesting that learning new ones is largely unnecessary. He recommended Python and Lean as exceptions, useful for understanding AI-generated code. Meijer also advised subscribing to top-tier AI models from Anthropic or OpenAI, dismissing other options, and expressed a strong negative sentiment towards Chinese models. He concluded with a dire warning about AI's potential to harm humanity unless formal verification methods are employed. AI

IMPACT Suggests a shift in programming education towards understanding AI output rather than learning new languages, and highlights concerns about AI safety and the dominance of specific AI providers.

RANK_REASON The item consists of an opinion expressed by an individual at a conference, not a primary release or significant industry event.

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Erik Meijer: AI will kill us all unless verified; learn Python & Lean

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Was listening to Erik Meijer's intro for a conference and it was pretty bleak & wild. - No use to learn any programming langs anymore. If you must, learn Python

    Was listening to Erik Meijer's intro for a conference and it was pretty bleak & wild. - No use to learn any programming langs anymore. If you must, learn Python and Lean (programming language) so you understand what AI writes. - Must buy Anthropic/OpenAI top tier subscriptions, e…

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