2026 06 02 Ai May Change How Research Software Built Not Why It Matters

The document discusses a 2026 workshop on how generative AI is reshaping the development of research software, emphasizing that trust, verification, and sustainability are increasingly important alongside speed. It argues that AI tools can accelerate code and documentation generation, but accessibility and investment in people, training, governance, and communities of practice are crucial, especially for African universities. It concludes that AI access alone cannot solve challenges around sustainability, training, infrastructure, and research quality, and highlights ongoing concerns about equity and capacity-building.