Alexandr Wang: Meta's AI chief advises children, saying: If you want to be successful, start this work at the age of 13...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many fields. It's becoming essential for every professional to be knowledgeable about it. Alexandr Wang, Chief AI Officer at Meta, says that if the next generation wants to succeed in the future, they must immerse themselves in the world of AI. He said that just as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg learned and understood computer technology in their teens, preparing them for the future, today's children should spend time with AI tools.

Start 'Vibe-Coding' at the age of 13.
"If you're 13, spend most of your time 'vibe-coding,'" Wang said in a TBPN podcast during Meta Connect 2025. "This is the same moment as it was for Bill Gates and Zuckerberg in the 1980s. Children who learn to work with AI now will have the greatest advantage in the coming decade."

He explained that people like Bill Gates used to learn programming by hiding in the lab at night, and that the same mindset should be adopted when learning AI today.

What is Vibe-Coding?
Wang coined the term vibe-coding, which refers to a new learning style. In this, children and young people experiment with AI tools and coding assistants, make mistakes, improve, and understand the system. This shift from traditional curriculum to practical learning is based on practical learning. Wang says that if a child spends 10,000 hours experimenting with AI tools, they will be far ahead of others. He believes that learning how to use AI in the best possible way is the real game.

Meta's AI Race and Company Changes
Meta is currently betting big on artificial intelligence. However, the company recently laid off approximately 600 employees from its AI division. According to reports, new employees at Superintelligence Labs, formed under Wang's leadership, have not been affected. Meta is currently reorganizing its resources to compete with giants like Google and OpenAI in the AI ​​race.

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