AI Can Make You Suck Faster Too

The article "AI Can Make You Suck Faster Too" discusses the impact of AI on software development and productivity. The author argues that despite the hype surrounding AI, it has not significantly improved the speed of creating functional and secure applications. The author uses the example of Disesdi Shoshana Cox's post, which used mathematical logic to predict the emergence of major tech companies like Airbnb, Uber, and Dropbox due to AI's potential to accelerate development.

However, the author contends that AI-driven software often fails to meet the standards of quality and security. The author attended a tech conference where startup founders claimed to use AI tools like Claude to solve technical problems without needing a CTO. The author decided to test AI's productivity claims by using DeepSeek credits for a project, resulting in buggy and unhelpful code.

The author emphasizes the need for critical thinking and human expertise in software development, as AI tools are not a replacement for skilled developers.