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Will AI replace the people who built it?

Aleks and Kevin explore the job losses in Silicon Valley, the impact of vibe coding, and whether AI is beginning to replace the roles that created it.

Aleks and Kevin look beyond the headlines to uncover why Silicon Valley is seeing thousands of job losses across some of its biggest tech companies, as the industry pivots towards AI. What does this shift mean for entry-level roles that AI can now perform? And has the rise of 鈥渧ibe coding鈥� effectively eliminated the need for junior coders? Is this an early sign of AI taking over the very roles that built it?

Aleks and Kevin speak to Alberta Devor, software engineer and tech content creator, about how the role of a coder is evolving and what this means for those starting out in the industry. Then, Rachel Arthur, Chief Learning Officer at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, explains why learning to code still matters for young people in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Presenters: Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong
Producer: Rachael O'Neill
Sound: Niall Young

29 minutes

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