# Ask HN: Were CS profs right to look down on programming in light of modern AI? > Source: > Published: 2026-06-06 13:58:58+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Were CS profs right to look down on programming in light of modern AI? 3 points by amichail 20 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Given that modern AI can automate routine programming, maybe CS professors weren't just being snobbish in the way they looked down on programming in their lectures even though most of their students were going to become programmers. help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: