# Why Python Is Still the King of Data Science in 2026

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Podcast: [The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo: Python, Rust, JavaScript, and Modern Coding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026)
Published: 2026-06-29T22:11:41+00:00
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In this episode of The Programming Languages Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore Python's enduring dominance in data science and machine learning, even as newer languages like Mojo and Julia gain traction. They dive into the Python ecosystem's key strengths: the maturity of libraries like PyTorch and scikit-learn, the vast community, and the language's role in the AI boom. They also discuss the challenges Python faces, including performance and the GIL, and how projects like Mojo are trying to address them. Specific examples include the 2026 adoption of Python 3.13's free-threaded mode and the growth of the Hugging Face model hub. A must-listen for anyone in tech wondering if Python's reign is ending. #Python #DataScience #MachineLearning #PyTorch #HuggingFace #Mojo #Julia #AI #TechPodcast #Programming #SoftwareEngineering #Python313 #GIL #NumPy #scikitLearn #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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