Coinbase CEO Revealed He Fired Engineers Who Didn't Use AI Tools
7 days ago
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- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong mandated AI tool adoption for engineers with a one-week deadline.
- Engineers who didn't comply were fired after a Saturday meeting with Armstrong.
- 33% of Coinbase's code is now AI-generated, with a goal of 50% by quarter's end.
- AI adoption extends beyond engineering to design, product management, and executive decision-making.
- Despite AI's benefits, concerns remain about code quality and the need for human oversight.
- The contradiction lies in mandating AI use while requiring human checks for reliability.
- Armstrong's approach highlights the tech industry's struggle between AI adoption and maintaining quality.