How far are we from AI recreating EQ99?

[BradZax]

I saw a youtube video about putting people on a moving boat in an MMO style game and it looked like he was building a nuclear bomb so I think yeah we're a ways away still.

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You still need experienced programmers at the wheel to check AI's work at all times.

But how long until AI turns each experienced programmer into the equivalent of 50 experienced programmers [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[DeathsSilkyMist]

Originally Posted by BradZax [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

But how long until AI turns each experienced programmer into the equivalent of 50 experienced programmers [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This is true. AI can act as a force multiplier for experienced programmers.

The main concern I have with that thinking is this will probably lead to hiring less junior programmers.

The question is: Is that a good thing? The only way to create experienced programmers is to train junior programmers. Until AI can do everything for us, we don't want to stop training people.

Ideally you keep hiring junior programmers, and you use AI to increase productivity.

[BradZax]

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The main concern I have with that thinking is this will probably lead to hiring less junior programmers.

Maybe, or glass is half full take:

Jr programmers (who have the most up to date knowledge of cutting edge tools because they are young and adaptive) will be able to compete with companies that wont hire them, and decimate them in the market.

Ye old "disruption" technique [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Swish]

Originally Posted by DeathsSilkyMist [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Until AI can do everything for us, we don't want to stop training people.

You don't want this.