Simon Willison 1/12/2026

Don't fall into the anti-AI hype

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The article counters the prevalent anti-AI hype in the software development community. It argues that dismissing AI's utility or treating it as a passing fad is a career risk, as programming has changed forever. It presents a positive outlook, suggesting AI, like open source before it, will help write better software faster, democratize knowledge, and allow small teams to compete.

Don't fall into the anti-AI hype

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