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Hinton Says Computer Science Degrees Still Pay Off as AI Replaces Routine Coding

He urges a shift toward math-driven, systems-oriented training beyond rote coding.

Overview

  • The AI pioneer told Business Insider that CS educations encompass far more than coding and will “be valuable for quite a long time.”
  • He said competent mid-level programming roles are unlikely to remain viable careers because AI can already do that work.
  • He recommended prioritizing mathematics, statistics, probability theory, linear algebra, and systems thinking to build resilient careers.
  • He encouraged middle and high school students to learn to code as an intellectual discipline, likening it to studying Latin even if AI does most implementation.
  • He also said Google is beginning to overtake OpenAI, while figures like Bret Taylor and Sameer Samat press for CS programs centered on problem-solving.