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Gen Z programming language dreamt up by an AI with a Ralph Wiggum loop
- Latest development: Geoffrey Huntley created a Gen Z slang programming language called cursed, using a Ralph Wiggum loop with AI-generated code.
- Huntley says Ralph can replace outsourcing for greenfield projects at low cost, highlighting the loop's efficiency and reach.
- The language uses Gen Z terms like bestie and slay as lexical keywords, creating a ‘cursed’ yet provocative tool for developers.
- The AI language aims for near-C performance while swapping keywords to Gen Z slang, sparking debate over practicality and safety.
- Experts describe the project as an experiment at the intersection of AI, coding culture, and ethical considerations.
- The story links cursed to broader AI debates, including concerns over AI-generated content and its influence on publishing.
- Huntley notes the project inspired by Gen Z slang aims to explore what ‘cursed’ means in software development.
- The article notes the broader AI debate, including concerns about reliability, ethics, and cultural impact on developers.
- The feature places cursed within the ongoing dialogue about AI’s role in software development and outsourcing.
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