Andrej Karpathy Says Rapid AI Progress Leaves Even Experts Struggling to Keep Up

Speaking candidly about the pace of artificial intelligence development, former Tesla AI chief Andrej Karpathy said modern AI tools feel like an “alien technology” handed to users without instructions. Karpathy noted that despite his background in building advanced systems like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, he often feels behind as a programmer. 

India’s AI talent discovery model is shifting as hackathons gain prominence over traditional degrees and credentials. With applied AI now central to innovation, organisations are prioritising platforms that test real world problem solving skills. Hackathons replicate modern AI development by forcing participants to work under tight timelines, unclear problem statements, and real constraints. This approach highlights execution, collaboration, and decision making, helping bridge India’s gap between academic training and industry ready AI capabilities.