Many engineers express concern that daily use of large language models (LLMs) is leading to a decline in their core skills, such as remembering APIs or understanding codebases. Studies indicate a significant percentage of healthcare professionals also fear deskilling due to AI reliance. Despite these widespread anxieties, the author, who uses LLMs extensively for coding and drafting, finds that their own skills have not diminished, suggesting a more nuanced reality than the prevailing narrative. AI
IMPACT Explores the potential for AI tools to impact professional skills, prompting reflection on the balance between convenience and expertise.
RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece by an individual reflecting on their personal experience with AI tools and the broader discourse around deskilling.
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