By Storyboard18
Publication Date: 2026-03-16 06:00:00
Aravind Srinivas has joined an ongoing discussion in the tech industry about how artificial intelligence is reshaping software development.
On March 13, the Perplexity AI chief publicly endorsed a social media post that argued large language models (LLMs) are increasingly taking over routine coding work. The post suggested that as AI handles repetitive programming tasks, computer science may shift back toward its deeper foundations in mathematics and physics.
The comment quickly gained traction online, attracting thousands of likes and hundreds of thousands of views.
AI leaders see coding roles evolving
Several AI industry leaders have recently expressed similar views about the growing role of artificial intelligence in software engineering.
Dario Amodei has previously said that AI systems could soon be capable of handling a large share of programming tasks currently performed by engineers.
Executives at developer platforms have also suggested that the role of programmers may evolve significantly as AI tools become more advanced.
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AI tools already boosting productivity
Studies have already shown measurable productivity gains from AI-assisted coding tools.
A 2023 study conducted by Microsoft found that developers using GitHub Copilot completed programming tasks significantly faster than those who worked without the tool.
Researchers have also estimated that large language models could…