Github might be in trouble

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The PrimeTime discusses OpenAI's reported development of an internal alternative to Microsoft's GitHub, expressing skepticism about why OpenAI would need to replace GitHub given their partnership with Microsoft. The creator makes a bold prediction that version control systems will undergo dramatic changes over the next few years, potentially larger than the transition from Subversion to Git. He argues that AI agents and code generation tools like OpenAI's Codex and Cursor will drive demand for version control systems that are transparent and abstracted away from users, making traditional platforms like GitHub vulnerable. The speaker highlights how new developers enabled by AI tools may lack motivation to learn Git's complexity, and suggests that companies building AI coding assistants are better positioned to create integrated version control solutions. He references Jujutsu (JJ) as an example of a version control system better aligned with how AI agents operate, and expresses surprise that Cursor hasn't already built its own version control after acquiring Graphite. The creator predicts a future split between non-technical users in closed ecosystems like Cursor and technical artisans who maintain control over their development process, while acknowledging he will continue using GitHub for the foreseeable future.

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