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With the lines between human communication and machine interaction blurring faster than ever, one of the most pressing questions in this age of technological transformation is whether future developers will speak to machines in human languages like English—or whether we are on the brink of a paradigm shift, where code becomes as natural as spoken language. This thought-provoking topic will be at the heart of a Fireside chat featuring Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and Managing Director of upGrad, during the highly anticipated ET Soonicorns Summit 2024, set to take place on September 20 in Bengaluru. As the summit’s theme of ‘From Resurgence to Resilience’ drives home, this session will offer actionable insights into how startups and developers can recalibrate for the future.
The event, taking place on September 20 in Bengaluru, will feature other industry stalwarts such as Hari Menon, Aman Gupta, Prayank Swaroop, Sangeeta Bavi, and Umakant Soni, among others, who will engage in dialogues on the evolving funding landscape, building business through strategic reinvention, and the technologies of tomorrow. However, to fully grasp the relevance of Kumar’s Fireside chat, we must first understand the role of English in today’s programming world. English has long been the default language for most programming languages—whether it’s Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
From syntax to function names and even documentation, English is deeply embedded in the linguistic architecture of software development. This widespread use of English in programming has removed linguistic barriers to a great extent considering English, today, has been described as the “fastest-spreading language in human history. English is estimated to be spoken by some 1.
75 billion people worldwide—that’s one in every four of us. The count includes both native speakers and speakers in post-colonial parts of the world. English is also increasingly a global corporate lingua franca.
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Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories For India, which is home to one of the largest pools of tech talent in the world, the dominance of English in programming has raised questions around accessibility. Does this mean that only English speakers can effectively become developers, or are we approaching a future where natural language processing (NLP) technologies allow developers to ‘code’ in their native languages? If developers could communicate with machines in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, or Bengali, it would not only make technology more accessible but could also fuel innovation by unlocking a much larger talent pool. On the flip side, relying solely on English could reinforce existing barriers and limit opportunities for non-English speakers in tech.
Kumar’s topic delves into this potential future, asking whether we are ready for a shift from programming languages to natural language interactions with AI. It also raises an important question for India’s diverse linguistic landscape: as AI evolves, will it finally allow developers to bridge the language divide, or will English remain a gatekeeper to innovation? To register now, click here. .
113402291 What to expect from the Fireside chat? Kumar’s session, titled ‘The Future of Learning: Will Future Developers Speak English to Machines?’, is far more than a speculative thought experiment—it’s a serious inquiry into the evolving role of education and the skills required in a world being reshaped by AI-led disruptions. You Might Also Like: To India with love: boAt founder Aman Gupta to delve deep into product innovation, building a household brand, challenges, and lessons at the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 The emerging trend of natural language processing (NLP): Experts suggest that traditional computer programming could eventually evolve into something more intuitive, where developers use NLP to interact with machines in the same way we communicate with each other. A staggering shift: If indeed developers begin communicating with machines in human languages, the future of software development could see a major transformation.
Learning to code in Python or JavaScript could be replaced by learning how to train AI systems to respond to queries in English, Hindi, or any number of languages. Will this transformation call for an overhaul in education systems, a theme Kumar will elaborate on during his Fireside Chat. Insights into the shift in upskilling mindset—from an option to a critical necessity for staying relevant.
Will the workforce of tomorrow need a radically different skill set than the one we see today? The importance of cultivating an AI-literate workforce that doesn’t just understand the technical aspects of AI, but also its ethical and societal impacts. As AI systems grow more powerful, questions of accountability, transparency, and bias become even more important. The future developer, it seems, won’t just be someone who writes code—they’ll be someone who can collaborate with AI to build innovative solutions that are both effective and ethical.
ET Soonicorns Summit 2024: From Resurgence to Resilience Kumar’s Fireside chat is just one of the many high-impact sessions lined up for the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024. Themed ‘From Resurgence to Resilience’, this year’s summit is designed to help startups navigate the next phase of growth in a world that has been fundamentally reshaped by technology and the pandemic. With a core message urging startups to ‘Recalibrate.
Rebound. Reinvent,’ the summit will also see other industry luminaries such as Hari Menon (Co-founder, BigBasket), Aman Gupta (Co-founder, boAt), and Prayank Swaroop (Partner, Accel) discussing the future of startups and their role in India’s burgeoning digital economy. The third edition of the summit will bring together investors, soonicorn founders, and industry experts to share insights, strategies, and roadmaps for thriving in a post-pandemic, AI-led world.
In addition to Kumar’s session, panels will cover critical topics such as scaling through AI, overcoming the funding winter, and addressing India’s massive opportunity in sectors like fintech, SaaS, climate tech, clean tech, and EVs, among others. The unveiling of the ‘ET 50 Future Unicorns of Karnataka’ report, in collaboration with Tracxn, will spotlight the state of Karnataka’s most promising startups, offering a glimpse into the innovations that are shaping the future. The ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 is powered by Phoenix Kessaku and has UpGrad Enterprise as the upskilling partner; PolicyBazaar for Business as the insurance partner; Bank of India as the banking partner; and IGP.
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