With AI tools writing code, some tech leaders claim kids no longer need to learn programming. But experts like Bill Gates argue coding is more vital than ever, building logic, creativity, and adaptability. At the 2024 AI Convergence Summit, Code School emphasized that coding isn’t obsolete—it’s foundational. AI can assist, but kids need coding literacy to guide, evaluate, and innovate. Coding is the new literacy—essential in an AI-driven future.

On November 14, 2024, the AI Convergence Summit, organized by Cygnis, brought together a diverse group of experts from various...