Tony Arnold 3/2/2026

What AI coding costs you

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The article discusses the 'review paradox' in AI-assisted coding: while AI boosts speed, it erodes the debugging and review skills needed to supervise it, especially in novices. It cites studies showing developers who fully delegate to AI perform worst in evaluations. The author argues for mandatory human understanding of AI-generated code before deployment, critiquing the accelerationist narrative pushed by corporate interests.

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