To succeed, AlphaCode had to first understand complex coding problems in natural languages and then “reason” about unforeseen problems rather than simply memorizing code snippets.

The process of writing computer programs is known as coding. Until recently, most computer code was written, at least originally, by human beings.

AlphaCode 2 solves problems by first tapping a family of “policy models” that generate a number of code samples for each problem. Code samples that don’t fit the problem description are ...

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But that question could be rendered redundant in a future where artificial intelligence (AI) models do all the heavy lifting by understanding a problem's description and coding a solution.

For years, "learn to code" was the go-to advice for anyone wanting to break into a tech career — but Salesforce's head of AI engineering says another skill is more valuable these days.

Some work force experts say A.I. coding assistants could make entry-level software developers more productive more quickly. But it is unclear if that will mean more opportunity in the long run.

As businesses race to replace humans with AI “agents,” coding assistant Cursor may have given us a peek at the attitude bots could bring to work, too. Cursor reportedly told a user going by ...