The Golden Age of AI Engineering — Alexander Embiricos & Romain Huet & Peter Steinberger, OpenAI
This talk posits that AI engineers are not becoming obsolete but are instead entering a golden age, fundamentally reshaping the engineering landscape. The rapid advancement of AI models, now iterating every few weeks, enables engineers to tackle complex problems with unprecedented speed and capability. The focus is shifting from writing code to problem-solving, integrating AI with design, judgment, and imagination to create usable products. This era represents a return to the core principles of engineering, amplified by powerful AI tools.
World's Fair 2026 25 min