Well, that happened quickly. It seems the United States military is far along in creating artificial intelligence that can write original software.
BAYOU (http://www.askbayou.com/) creates java code based on specific keyword entries. Simply input the basic idea of what you want the software to do and BAYOU will take care of the rest!
BAYOU was created by scientists from Rice University via DARPA funding and some money from Google. It uses the source code from roughly 1500 Android apps, scanning the 100 million lines of Java not only for function but context as well. This means it can make detailed, informed decisions on what code will best execute a given set of goals, even if those goals as vague as two or three words.
Here is the white paper on the research: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1703.05698.pdf
While this is all still at an early-stage, the implications are clear. Soon the world of software coding will be dominated by machines, just like automobile assembly lines. Humans will be regulated to supervisory and support roles.
So think twice about letting your kids major in computer programming! It’s likely a dead-end job in the coming years.
Actually, it’s difficult to imagine any line of work not threatened by the coming A.I. revolution.
But between now and then, BAYOU will be an extremely helpful tool in assisting programmers build effective and intricate software applications, providing both advanced guidance and outstanding troubleshooting abilities. Workloads will be halved. Results will be more robust and error-free.
The next stage of BAYOU is going to be quite a leap forward in what we can achieve through our technology. Or rather, WITH our technology. Hopefully this cooperation will last for centuries to come.
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