alt Hacker News> Next up is demonstrating the AI is more productive with better programming languages.
That actually would be pretty exciting!
But, wouldn't AI be biased toward more popular languages, since those will by nature of their popularity provide more sources for training material?
Even still, the AI could demonstrate which algorithms or maybe patterns and techniques are more productive, in the context of the popular languages.
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You might be surprised. I've had an AI start spitting out none functioning python code. I've rewritten it with Go. The requirements are that every change has to pass compilation, linting and tests. Same requirements as Python. Go keeps the AI on the rails better. The compilation failing provides quick and probably better feedback than a whole dictionary of tests.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
As an example, 110v American outlet plugs are almost certainly not the most efficient way to power devices and appliances; but, because they are so standard and are good enough, using them massively eases the burden of making, buying and selling powered appliances in the US. Similar story with USB C.