Pascal Reddig, TJ Griffiths, Fabian Schmidt, Oliver Winzenried & Matthias Niehoff & Mirko Ross

Panel: How AI is changing the world of work

AI promises a 50% boost in coding speed, but at what cost? This panel dives into the critical security and trust challenges of AI-generated code.

Panel: How AI is changing the world of work
#1about 7 minutes

How AI will change the role of developers

AI will automate repetitive coding tasks, shifting the developer's focus to complex problem-solving, architecture, and debugging.

#2about 2 minutes

AI's impact on developer efficiency and market value

Using AI tools like Copilot can significantly increase development speed, which in turn redefines the market value of software tasks.

#3about 9 minutes

The complex relationship between AI and cybersecurity

AI introduces new security challenges, such as data poisoning and untrustworthy code, requiring a focus on securing AI systems before using AI for security.

#4about 2 minutes

Navigating legal and licensing risks with AI-generated code

Using AI-generated code introduces legal complexities related to open-source licenses and the untraceable licensing of model training data.

#5about 7 minutes

The debate on building trust through regulation vs self-governance

Building trust in AI involves a debate between implementing formal regulations like the EU AI Act and relying on developers to enforce security and ethical standards.

#6about 7 minutes

The challenge of education in the fast-paced era of AI

The rapid advancement of AI creates a challenge for educational institutions to adapt curricula and for society to teach critical thinking to younger generations.

#7about 3 minutes

The importance of critical thinking to combat AI flaws

Developers must apply critical thinking to mitigate risks like AI hallucinations, intellectual property leaks, and potential backdoors in generated code.

#8about 3 minutes

Final thoughts on the opportunities and risks of AI

The panel concludes that while AI presents significant risks and challenges, it is ultimately a powerful tool that offers great opportunities if used carefully and responsibly.

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