Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the tech world, opening up software development to people from all backgrounds. Thomas Davenport from Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, argue in their book All Hands on Tech that AI is democratizing tech skills. With low-code and no-code tools, robotic process automation, and AI, anyone can become a software developer or data analyst.

AI is even making coding more conversational. Imagine asking an AI to create a program or analyze data, just like you would ask a friend for advice. Many software vendors are already introducing AI interfaces to make this possible.

But what about the jobs of skilled professionals? AI could automate many tasks, like data preparation and analysis. While this might make some jobs obsolete, it could also make everyone more productive. Davenport and Barkin believe that AI will make human workers more efficient, not replace them entirely.

Dominic Ligot, CEO and CTO of CirroLytix, agrees. He saw firsthand how non- technical people could use AI to dive into data science. But he also warns that AI could change the role of data scientists. Tasks that currently take up a lot of time could be automated, making the job less about technical skills and more about interpretation and strategy.

However, it's not an overnight change. Becoming comfortable with AI tools takes time and practice. But within a few years, AI could be the go-to tool for everyone, from beginner coders to seasoned data scientists.

AI is Making Programming Accessible to Everyone

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