A focus group held at EuroPLoP 2026 explored the evolving role of AI in software architecture, involving 22 participants from industry and academia. Key findings indicate that while AI can support and automate tasks, critical human roles in decision-making, accountability, and setting standards remain essential. The concept of "harness engineering" emerged, referring to the systems that govern AI-assisted software creation, including validation and knowledge layers. Participants agreed that criticality, defined by uncertainty and cost of change, should dictate the level of human oversight, and cautioned against "cognitive debt" from unexamined AI-driven decisions. AI
IMPACT Highlights the enduring need for human judgment and oversight in AI-assisted software development, emphasizing the creation of governance systems.
RANK_REASON Academic paper presenting findings from a focus group on AI in software architecture. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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