A software engineer expresses frustration with the pervasive use of AI in their profession, describing current work as "AI slop." They argue that opting out of AI tools is no longer a viable professional option, as companies increasingly expect engineers to embrace AI. The author notes that even major companies like Apple are releasing AI-influenced software, making it difficult to find AI-free projects, though they mention Zig as having an encouraging stance on AI use. AI
IMPACT Suggests AI integration is negatively impacting software engineering quality and job satisfaction.
RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a named credible voice about the impact of AI on software engineering.
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