I'm tired of talking about AI

9 months ago

The author expresses exhaustion and frustration over the ongoing discourse about generative AI, especially in coding.
Despite respected peers changing their stance on AI, the author remains unconvinced and unwilling to adopt AI tools without solid reasoning.
The author critiques common arguments for AI adoption, such as fear of job loss and democratization of coding, finding them unconvincing or contradictory.
Concerns about AI include its inability to form a 'theory of the system'—a core aspect of programming—and its environmental and ethical implications.
The author questions the economic sustainability of AI, doubting its trillion-dollar valuation and fearing a future where software development becomes less fulfilling.
Ethical concerns are raised about AI's use of stolen intellectual property and its role as a tool for capital to undercut labor.
The author speculates on a bleak future where AI transforms software development into a task of managing AI outputs, potentially making the job unappealing.

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