Raspberry Pi CEO: AI fears could push young people out of tech
Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton warned that claims that artificial intelligence will wipe out programming jobs could discourage young people from tech careers and harm the economy long term. Upton cautioned against exaggerated forecasts.
In an interview with the BBC, Raspberry Pi chief executive Eben Upton said claims that artificial intelligence will wipe out large parts of the computing profession in the coming years are overdone. Upton said such messaging could deter young people from entering the sector.
While accepting that AI will automate some tasks, Upton said software development will become more productive with new tools and that demand for engineers may not actually fall. If exaggerated warnings shrink the talent base, he added, the UK economy will pay the price over the long term.
Raspberry Pi is the British tech firm known for its education-focused single-board computers and listed on the London Stock Exchange last year. Upton's comments come as governments and companies debate how to frame the balance between AI and human labour for the next generation.
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