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- AI is a powerful but potentially dangerous tool for development, with concerns over intellectual dulling and environmental impact.
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice problem illustrates developer over-reliance on AI, risking a lack of understanding in systems.
- A bug in hyperscript's parser showed AI's strength in investigation and test creation, but weakness in proposing clean solutions.
- A human's deep knowledge of the codebase was crucial to avoid technical debt and implement a proper fix.
- AI can help older developers compensate for memory and endurance issues, but may accelerate cognitive decline if over-relied upon.