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Martin Fowler expresses reservations about LLMs

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Martin Fowler, a prominent figure in software engineering, has articulated his reservations about Large Language Models (LLMs). He expresses a dislike for these models, citing concerns that stem from their current limitations and potential negative impacts on the field of engineering. His critique suggests a need for careful consideration of LLMs' role and development. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential negative impacts of LLMs on software engineering practices.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a credible voice in software engineering.

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Martin Fowler expresses reservations about LLMs

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 (AF) · [email protected] ·

    I don't like LLMs https://martinfowler.com/articles/2026-dont-like-llms.html # Software # AI # Engineering

    I don't like LLMs https://martinfowler.com/articles/2026-dont-like-llms.html # Software # AI # Engineering

    LINKS martinfowler.com/…/2026-dont-like-llms.ht…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    I Don't Like LLMs https://martinfowler.com/articles/2026-dont-like-llms.html # AI # LLM # TechDebate

    I Don't Like LLMs https://martinfowler.com/articles/2026-dont-like-llms.html # AI # LLM # TechDebate

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · h4ckernews ·

    I Don't Like LLMs https:// martinfowler.com/articles/2026 -dont-like-llms.html Comments: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9740834 # HackerNews # LLMs # D

    I Don't Like LLMs https:// martinfowler.com/articles/2026 -dont-like-llms.html Comments: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9740834 # HackerNews # LLMs # Dislike # AI # Ethics # Technology # Critique

    LINKS martinfowler.com/…/2026-dont-like-llms.ht…

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