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Quoting Terk Terkowitz

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  • Simon Willison highlighted a quote from Terk Terkowitz reframing the situation where an engineer’s work doesn’t benefit from current AI tooling as a “finding, not a failing.”
  • The quote emphasizes that an engineer who can explain where AI does not yet help their work is demonstrating valuable judgment.
  • Practical advice includes documenting why AI isn’t beneficial, sharing these insights with peers, and discussing them with management to find solutions.