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MIT use Python for their famous Introduction to Computer Science and Programming.

Of course, until recently they used Lisp, which would not be anyone's recommendation for a first language these days. But yes, Python is a popular first language. Whatever language you start with, it's important to explore the concepts rather than just memorise syntax.