AI Pioneer Andrew Ng Says AI 'Highly Limited,' Won't Replace Humans Soon Despite Industry Hype

Dec 30, 2025
NBC News
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Summary

AI pioneer Andrew Ng declares artificial intelligence remains 'highly limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon, contradicting industry hype about imminent artificial general intelligence while urging people to learn coding as AI tools make programming more accessible.

Key Points

  • AI pioneer Andrew Ng states that artificial intelligence remains 'highly limited' and will not replace humans in the near future, contrary to claims that artificial general intelligence will emerge within years
  • Ng argues that more people should learn coding as AI tools make programming easier and more accessible, dismissing advice against learning to code as potentially the 'worst career advice ever given'
  • Despite acknowledging AI's current limitations and potential bubble concerns in training investments, Ng predicts continued growth in voice AI and agentic AI systems that can perform autonomous actions

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