Over the last year, both parents (and educators) have had conversations with us about AI. They have expressed concerns about how AI is now writing code, does this make teaching kids coding redundant? It\u2019s easy to understand why these questions are being asked, as recent headlines in the press do appear quite alarming. Here\u2019s a selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what is the truth exactly, and does this mean that coding is dead, or is it simply evolving into something new?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At FunTech, we believe that coding is still an essential skill for kids to learn. If we\u2019ve seen anything down the years, it\u2019s that kids that code have a world of opportunities open up for them. Whether that\u2019s in school, a future career, or how they interact with others and gain confidence\u2026 coding classes<\/a> can help with it all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We truly believe that human creativity still matters and will continue to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But let\u2019s look into whether coding will be replaced with AI in more detail, and why we firmly believe children should still learn to code<\/a> despite the advent of artificial intelligence. Below we’ve referenced multiple reputable online sources, to see what the world of tech is saying about coding be replaced by AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and newer \u201cagentic\u201d systems can draft code, suggest fixes, and help debug. A 2023 study found Copilot users completed tasks roughly 56% faster than a control group (UC San Diego<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n But more recently, MIT\u2019s METR study showed that experienced coders actually got slower with AI assistance \u2013 this was in the main due to the time needed to review and correct AI outputs (Reuters<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n And speaking to the Times of India, Bill Gates of Microsoft asserted that despite AI\u2019s advances, programming still demands intuition and judgment that machines can\u2019t match. He had a rather bold view: coding won\u2019t change fundamentally as a profession for at least 100 years (Times of India<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In early 2025, Andrej\u202fKarpathy coined the term \u201cvibe coding\u201d, to describe how you can let AI generate code from natural-language prompts, where humans guiding the flow (Wikipedia<\/a>). By March, even Google\u2019s Sundar\u202fPichai admitted he regularly uses this style in his work (Times of India<\/a>). This shift is changing how coding happens, but not why we teach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI-generated code can introduce subtle bugs, security holes, or design flaws. Large projects that are being rolled out into places such as education and health, require real understanding and accountability. A Harvard Graduate School of Education report emphasizes that while AI learning can boost engagement, human guidance remains critical for real learning outcomes. A recent article on Medium<\/a> by Kevin Dewalt, contained the line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAI won\u2019t replace programmers – it will create more demand for them.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n By 2025, survey data shows 92% of developers in the USA use AI in their workflows. Companies including tech giants to startups are starting to view coders as problem-solvers and orchestrators of AI workflows, not just line-by-line typists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Financial Times reports that AI is transforming development roles. Future coders will design systems, set ethical boundaries, and collaborate with machines, rather than being replaced by them (Financial Times<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To find out more, please read our blog post containing 13 reasons why kids should learn coding<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A paper from the Raspberry Pi Foundation called \u201cWhy kids still need to learn to code in the age of AI\u201d states that coding is a form of digital literacy that empowers young people to shape their future in a tech-driven world (Raspberry Pi Foundation PDF<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n AI enhances coding, it doesn\u2019t erase it. Coders of the future who are the kids learning to code<\/a> today, will need to understand the building blocks of software, guide AI tools responsibly, and use technology to solve meaningful problems. That\u2019s why learning to code today still offers one of the most powerful ways for kids to think critically, express ideas, and shape their digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At FunTech, we\u2019re embracing this shift. We\u2019re not just teaching coding. We\u2019re preparing kids to thrive in the age of AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our latest courses, both during term-time<\/a>, and school holidays<\/a>. There\u2019s a large range of coding courses to choose from. If you need help deciding what to choose, please contact us and we can learn more about your child and which course will suit them best. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAI is a powerful assistant – but not a replacement for human coders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
New ways of coding: \u201cvibe coding\u201d and natural\u2010language prompts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Human oversight, creativity, and responsibility still essential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The future: coders become orchestrators and strategists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why coding education remains vital for kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Final verdict: Coding evolves – but it\u2019s far from obsolete due to AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Want Your Child to Explore Coding and AI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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