The article argues that programmers should recognize coding as an artistic discipline, similar to writing and visual arts, and therefore should resist AI-generated code just as other creatives oppose AI tools. It critiques the common justification that programming is merely functional work rather than art, referencing John Berger's concept of mystification to challenge the separation between mundane creative labor and transcendent art.
Background
As AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot become widespread, debates have intensified over whether AI-generated code undermines programmer creativity and job quality. This essay joins broader creative industry movements seeking protections against AI displacement.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Oct 9, 2026 at 07:09 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10