Why Python is the language of choice for AI [Video]

Python developers are uniquely positioned to succeed in the AI era, with a little help from upskilling.

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The widespread adoption of AI is creating a paradigm shift in the software engineering world. Python has quickly become the programming language of choice for AI development due to its usability, mature ecosystem, and ability to meet the data-driven needs of AI and machine learning (ML) workflows. As AI expands to new industries and use cases, and Python’s functionality evolves, the demand for developers versed in the language will balloon. Python developers who invest in their AI and ML knowledge will be well-positioned to thrive in the era of AI. 

Python is the most popular programming language, according to the TIOBE Programming Community Index. Python took its first lead over the other languages in 2021 and continued to explode in popularity as the growth of other languages largely remained stagnant. Meanwhile, nearly 30% of the …