AI assistants are replacing traditional documentation, frustrating gatekeepers

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The author observes a shift in how people seek information, moving from traditional methods like reading documentation (RTFM) to consulting AI assistants. This change is attributed to AI's ability to guide users and correct errors, which is apparently upsetting traditional gatekeepers. AI

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IMPACT Suggests AI is fundamentally changing how users interact with information and solve problems.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing a perceived shift in information-seeking behavior due to AI.

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