Cassidy Williams 11/21/2025

Non-determinism and ownership

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This article explores the non-deterministic behavior of Large Language Models (LLMs) in software development, using GitHub Copilot as an example. The author argues that while LLMs are powerful tools that can accelerate work, they must be treated differently from deterministic dev tools like linters. A key point is that ultimate ownership and accountability for the work, including any errors made by the AI, always rests with the human engineer, as the AI cannot be held responsible for its mistakes.

Non-determinism and ownership

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