Robin Moffatt • 1/27/2026

Reflections of a Developer on LLMs in January 2026

A software developer in 2026 reflects on the paradoxical state of Large Language Models (LLMs), describing it as both the best and worst of times. The article details the incredible productivity gains for developers and the 'magical' capabilities, while also warning of serious downsides like AI-generated disinformation, scams, and social media manipulation. It argues against extreme positions, urging developers to responsibly integrate LLMs as tools despite their imperfections, drawing parallels to the early skepticism around cloud computing.

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