Gene Kim

The talk posits that the traditional Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is becoming obsolete, predicting that by 2026, most code will be generated by advanced AI systems overseen by engineers. This shift moves from current tools like code assistants, which are seen as powerful but potentially dangerous like power tools, towards more precise, automated systems akin to CNC machines. The core argument is that AI will fundamentally reshape technology organizations and the economy, enabling unprecedented productivity and new ways of building software.