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Anthropic recently hosted its two-day event, Code with Claude, in London, starting on May 19. This coincided with Google's I/O event in Palo Alto, although Anthropic representatives clarified that it was merely a coincidence. The event attracted software developers eager to explore advancements in coding technology.
A key highlight of the event was the demonstration of Claude Code, an AI tool designed to assist developers in writing code. As the capabilities of AI coding tools improve, many developers are increasingly willing to delegate coding tasks to these systems. This shift is seen as a significant transformation in how software is developed, with implications for the future of programming jobs and the overall tech industry.
Participants engaged in discussions about the evolving role of AI in coding, emphasizing both the benefits and potential challenges. The event served as a platform for developers to share experiences and insights on integrating AI tools into their workflows.
As AI continues to evolve, its impact on the software development landscape is becoming more pronounced, prompting discussions about the future of work in this sector.
Source: www.technologyreview.com – https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/21/1137735/anthropics-code-with-claude-showed-off-codings-future-whether-you-like-it-or-not/