GitHub's CEO says AI coding is ‘here to stay’

In this episode of Decoder, Alex Heath interviews Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub, about the evolving landscape of AI coding. They discuss the rise of "vibe coding," where individuals can create applications without deep coding knowledge, and debate timelines for when AI will write the majority of code. Dohmke emphasizes that AI should be viewed as an amplifier, similar to open source, and highlights the importance of quality control and human oversight in AI-generated code. The conversation touches on competition in the AI coding space, particularly from companies like Cursor, and explores GitHub's role within Microsoft, including its revenue and profitability. Dohmke also shares his perspective on the future of software development, where developers will increasingly manage AI agents and focus on higher-level instructions. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential for AI coding to lead to superintelligence and the importance of a growth mindset in adapting to the changing technological landscape.