Andrej Karpathy Software Is Changing (Again)
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The video features Andrej Karpathy, former director of AI at Tesla, discussing the evolution of software in the AI era. He explains a paradigm shift from traditional software (software 1.0) to neural networks (software 2.0), and now to large language models (software 3.0), which use natural language prompts as programs. Karpathy likens LLMs to new programmable computers with emergent human-like psychology but with cognitive limitations such as hallucinations and memory challenges. He describes how LLMs function as utilities and operating systems, highlighting their complexity and value. Karpathy emphasizes creating partial autonomy applications that balance AI generation and human verification, using intuitive GUIs and adjustable autonomy sliders to manage the cooperation of humans and AI. He also discusses the significance of programming in natural language and how this democratizes software development, enabling more people to create software. Finally, he highlights future opportunities for integrating LLM-friendly documentation, building interfaces for AI agents, and transforming software design, urging new industry entrants to learn and shape this evolving tech landscape.