An interview with Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton on the Raspberry Pi Foundation, his skepticism of AI evangelists, AI driving edge compute device demand, and more (John Thornhill/Financial Times)

Eben Upton stresses that coding is the modern literacy and remains essential for future generations. He expresses skepticism toward AI evangelists, arguing that hype often masks real risks and that AI’s rapid growth is pushing demand for edge-compute devices. Upton also notes that geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia, could amplify the potential dangers of advanced AI.