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Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

Despite the rise of AI, foundational knowledge in programming and computer science remains crucial for developing good taste and building successful products.

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YC

10 People + AI = Billion Dollar Company?

@ Y Combinator

10 People + AI = Billion Dollar Company?

06/28/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/09/25

@ Y Combinator

In the future, as AI tools proliferate, the obsession with creating excellent products will still require a human touch, as programming an AI to have that level of dedication is a significant challenge.

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Anthropic Cast

06/11/25

@ Anthropic

As AI takes on more coding tasks, maintaining a balance between automation and preserving core engineering skills is essential for the development of effective programmers.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

The best engineers will need to develop a taste for quality code and debugging skills, which are crucial in the age of AI-assisted coding.

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Scott Wu

05/04/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Programming is only going to become more important as AI gets more powerful, emphasizing the need for engineers to instruct computers on what to do.

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Filip Kozera

03/25/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Creativity and human taste will remain essential, as AI cannot fully replicate the nuanced understanding and intent that humans bring to their work.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The challenge with AI in programming is that while it democratizes access to information, it may lead to a generation of programmers who rely too heavily on it and don't learn the fundamentals.

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Krithika Shankarraman

05/25/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

In the age of AI, taste and creativity will become distinguishing factors for companies. Those that can effectively connect their understanding of the product and customer will stand out.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

The current generation of founders, who have grown up with AI coding tools, are highly productive and capable of building complex products without traditional programming training.

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Amjad Masad

10/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for users to learn coding basics, as the AI agent can assist but may still require human intervention for debugging and understanding code.