Prof. Dr. Akhan Akbulut, Head of our Department of Computer Engineering, gave a speech titled "Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Software Engineering" as an invited speaker at the "Software Developers Meetings Symposium" held at Istanbul Technical University on Thursday, October 17.

The summary of our professor's presentation is as follows:

"Today, the IT industry is undergoing a significant change as AI-powered assistants are becoming an integral part of software development processes. This approach allows developers using tools such as Google Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer to work faster and more streamlined, increasing productivity and efficiency. However, businesses that do not adopt AI-enabled workflows risk falling behind their competitors. Despite these benefits, there are also challenges, especially for IT managers. Since artificial intelligence itself cannot be considered a legal entity with property rights, current laws do not allow copyright protection of these generated software components. The resulting legal uncertainties surrounding AI-generated code are seen as a significant threat. Balancing these advantages and challenges is key to navigating this evolving landscape."