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Stack Overflow data reveals the hidden productivity tax of almost right AI code

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Re: Stack Overflow data reveals the hidden productivity tax of almost right AI code

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We are past the "peak of inflated expectations" and entering the "trough of disillusionment" - which are the gartner hype-cycle phases for any new tech [1]. Just for reference (and whether you agree with it or not) the phases are 1) innovation, 2) peak of inflated expectations, 3) trough of disillusionment, 4) enlightenment and finally 5) plateau Of course, stack-overflow has every incentive to push this narrative, w…

We're not even close to passing the "peak of inflated expectations". This is the monster at the heart of the AI industry, that it just doesn't provide value. The "trough of disillusionment" will not be a minor reassessment of AI's place but a complete collapse of billions of dollars of investment overnight.

Re: Stack Overflow data reveals the hidden productivity tax of almost right AI code

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As if humans always produce high quality always right working code without tech debt. The article is full of AI cliche echos.

I can teach a human, teaching an AI is much harder. It has no emotional hooks you can put things on. It has no shame.

Re: Stack Overflow data reveals the hidden productivity tax of almost right AI code

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> the survey data shows that developers maintain strong connections to human expertise and community resources. Stack Overflow remains the top community platform at 84% usage.

Survey of current and ex-Stack Overflow users shows that they use Stack Overflow.

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