Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu on AI Code: Impressed, But Not 'Super Awed'

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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 16:28
Zoho Co-founder Sridhar Vembu on AI Code: Impressed, But Not 'Super Awed'
- •Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu shared a nuanced view on AI-generated code, impressed by progress but not 'super awed'.
- •An internal review at Zoho involved senior engineers examining thousands of lines of C++ code generated by an AI model.
- •AI proved useful for generating 'glue code' and repetitive tasks, speeding up integration and data flow.
- •Human guidance from a senior Zoho engineer was crucial for directing the AI and ensuring production standards.
- •AI-generated code was sometimes verbose, requiring human engineers to refine, simplify, and ensure maintainability.
Why It Matters: AI is a powerful productivity tool for code generation, but still requires significant human guidance and refinement.
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