Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, once said that by 2030 there will be no programmers. And honestly, looking at how fast AI is growing, that statement doesn’t feel far-fetched.
AI tools today can already write full programs from scratch. At first, you might think programmers are still needed to copy, paste, or fix AI-generated code. But here’s the truth: AI can now edit and improve its own code. It’s advancing so quickly that in just a few years, you’ll be able to build a full app or game just by writing prompts. Don’t like the result? Simply ask the AI to change it.
Some people argue that programming is about “creative thinking.” But let’s be real — anyone, even without coding knowledge, will be able to type prompts and let AI do the “creative” work of building apps and games.
The result? The programming profession as we know it will shrink — maybe even disappear. Companies won’t need large teams of programmers. Instead, they’ll hire a few people for simple tasks like database management, and salaries will drop because the work will be easy. Beginners and professionals will stand on the same level, since AI will handle the hard part.
