@xiongchun007: AI's first strike has cut down programming. Various signs indicate that the second strike is heading toward pharmaceutical and biological research. They share a common trait: whether it's writing code or drug R&D, it's essentially testing, correcting, complex search, and pattern recognition. Though being disrupted, these two industries will also be the first to undergo the most profound transformation of the AI era. In crisis lies opportunity...
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Personal view: AI has already disrupted the programming industry, and the next impact will be on pharmaceutical and biological R&D. Both are essentially about testing, correction, and pattern recognition. Crisis breeds opportunity—a new era for programmers is coming.
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The first blow from AI has already cut down programming. All signs point to the second blow heading straight for the biomedical industry. They share a common trait: whether it’s writing code or conducting biomedical R&D, the essence is testing, correcting, complex searching, and pattern recognition. Although these industries are being disrupted, they will also be the first to embrace the most profound transformations of the AI era.
Where there is danger, there is opportunity. I feel that a new wave of opportunities for programmers has already arrived. What do you think?
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