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In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionising industries, the chief product officer at Microsoft has urged students worldwide, including those in Thailand, to continue prioritising computer science and coding education. Her remarks challenge growing beliefs that software engineering may soon become obsolete due to AI’s accelerating capabilities, underscoring that computing skills remain essential for the next generation of Thai professionals.

The comments, made during a recent episode of “Lenny’s Podcast” and reported by Business Insider, directly refute notions that traditional programming will soon be unnecessary. The Microsoft executive, who oversees consumer and enterprise technology experiences, emphasized, “A lot of folks think about, ‘Oh, don’t bother studying computer science or coding is dead,’ and I just fundamentally disagree.”

A senior executive at Microsoft has urged Thai students to keep prioritising computer science and coding education, even as artificial intelligence reshapes industries. Her message counters rising fears that software engineering could become obsolete as AI advances. Computing skills remain foundational for Thailand’s next generation of professionals.

The executive spoke on a recent episode of Lenny’s Podcast, emphasizing that many people believe coding is dead. She argued that this view is fundamentally wrong and stressed the enduring value of computer science as a way of thinking and problem-solving. Her comments align with Thailand’s ongoing push to strengthen tech literacy across schools and universities.