Replit CEO Amjad Masad says AI will soon write most code, urging people to focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication skills instead.
March 29, 2025: Replit CEO Amjad Masad has sparked debate online with his bold claim: “Learning to code is pointless in the AI era.”
Masad, who leads the AI-powered app and website-building platform Replit, recently echoed sentiments shared by Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, stating that the majority of software development in the near future will be done by artificial intelligence.
“In the future, almost all code will be AI-generated,” Masad said in a viral clip posted on X. “If that’s the path we’re heading down, then learning to code — as we know it — could be a waste of time.”
I no longer think you should learn to code. https://t.co/UNkOEmotwQ
— Amjad Masad (@amasad) March 27, 2025
Yet, Masad didn’t advocate abandoning education altogether. Rather, he encouraged a shift in focus. “People should still work on the fundamentals: learn a bit of coding, yes, but more importantly — learn to think critically, break down problems, and communicate clearly, both with people and machines,” he explained.
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The tech entrepreneur, who once championed coding education through platforms like Codecademy and Replit, acknowledged the irony of his current belief. “It was a hard conclusion to reach,” he said. “There will always be exceptions, but the trend is becoming obvious.”
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His post has triggered widespread conversation online. Some users supported the idea, saying that engineering mindsets — not syntax — are the real skill of the future.
“The engineering approach to problem-solving is even more important now. It’s no longer about writing syntax, it’s about asking the right questions,” one user wrote.
Others argued that coding knowledge is still essential for effectively working with AI.
“Knowing how code is structured helps when AI tools fail or need debugging. It gives you insight into how the machine thinks,” another commented.
Masad’s statement also comes as industry leaders weigh in on the topic. Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently said that 25% of all code at Google is already AI-generated — though it’s still reviewed by human engineers. Similarly, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that in many companies, AI now handles nearly half of the coding workload.
As AI continues to reshape tech workflows, Masad’s advice reflects a broader shift: in the era of intelligent machines, it’s not just about what you code — it’s about how you think.
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