There’s a new programming language—human
At London Tech Week on June 10, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that AI has brought forth a new era: “programming” with everyday conversation. He named this emerging tool not Python or C++, but a language everyone already speaks—“human.”
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Huang opened his talk by recalling how, in the early days, computing required deep expertise. “We had to learn programming languages. We had to architect it. We had to design these computers that are very complicated,” he said. But that complexity is fading in the age of generative AI
He vividly demonstrated his point with a real‑world example. “You say, ‘You are an incredible poet, steeped in Shakespeare, write a poem about today’s keynote.’” The AI responds, you guide it further, and it refines its output. Huang explained that this back‑and‑forth mirrors how we interact with people
He paused for effect: “Now, all of a sudden… there’s a new programming language. This new programming language is called ‘human.’” He emphasized that while few understand C++ or Python, everyone knows the language of people.
This idea isn’t just clever phrasing—it marks a monumental shift. Huang dubbed AI the “great equalizer,” explaining that natural‑language prompting lets anyone ask for code, poems or images without a technical background. He even urged listeners to “just ask nicely.”
Huang’s vision isn’t limited to tech. He previously told the World Government Summit that he hoped for a future in which “nobody has to program” in the old sense, because essentially “everybody in the world is now a programmer”—thanks to this new, human‑centric interface.
Human: the New Programming Language
This human‑first approach is reshaping how we think about technology. Once the domain of experts, programming is becoming conversational: “Do this, refine that,” until the AI delivers. The implication is clear: skills once reserved for specialized developers are becoming universal.Huang warned that the real skill of tomorrow will be formulating prompts effectively—what some call prompt artistry. Those who can precisely frame questions and refine AI responses will lead the next generation of innovation.