AngularJs “controller as” syntax - clarification?

Question

I read about the new syntax from angularJS regarding controller as xxx

The syntax InvoiceController as invoice tells Angular

Answer 1

From what I've read, $scope will be removed in Angular 2.0, or at least how we view the use of $scope. It might be good to start using controller as as the release of 2.0 nears.

Video link here for more discussion on it.