How do business professionals without coding experience build and deploy AI? Low-code and no-code AI tools democratize AI and machine learning. Here's how.
Building AI Without Coding
Low-code and no-code AI tools allow non-coders to create and deploy AI applications. These tools use visual interfaces and drag-and-drop components, making it easier for business users to develop applications without needing extensive programming skills. This democratization of AI enables a broader range of employees, such as project managers and business analysts, to contribute to AI development.
Role of Citizen Developers
Citizen developers are everyday workers who leverage no-code and low-code tools to create applications and automate processes. With around 1 billion knowledge workers compared to only about 25 million software programmers globally, these tools significantly expand the capacity for software development within organizations, allowing more employees to participate in creating custom solutions.
AI Coding Assistants vs. Low-Code Tools
AI coding assistants, like GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex, provide code suggestions and can help streamline the coding process for developers. However, they do not offer the same level of abstraction as low-code tools, which allow users to build applications without writing code. While both aim to enhance productivity and reduce development time, low-code tools are designed for non-technical users, whereas AI coding assistants are more suited for experienced developers.