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Demis Hassabis: replacing developers with AI shows lack of imagination

Demis Hassabis says companies replacing developers with AI reflect a lack of imagination, arguing productivity gains should enable more work rather than layoffs.

May 19 · 20:35:00 · primary fetch1 sourceupdated May 19 · 20:35:00

Will Knight / Wired: Demis Hassabis says companies looking to replace developers with AI may be due to a “lack of imagination and a lack of understanding” of the future — The CEO of Google DeepMind tells WIRED that companies should use the productivity gains of AI to do more, not lay people off.

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techmeme.comDemis Hassabis says companies looking to replace developers with AI may be due to a "lack of imagination and a lack of understanding" of the future (Will Knight/Wired)primary20:35:00