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User criticizes Google's Prompt API changes as 'deskilling'

A user expressed frustration with Google's recent actions regarding AI, feeling that the company has disregarded their contributions or efforts. This sentiment stems from changes or announcements related to Google's Prompt API, which the user perceives as a form of "deskilling" or devaluing of expertise. AI

IMPACT User expresses negative sentiment towards Google's AI product changes, perceiving them as devaluing expertise.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on a company's product.

Read on Mastodon — sigmoid.social →

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User criticizes Google's Prompt API changes as 'deskilling'

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

    🔵 Google just spat in my face by David Bushell @ db @dbushell.com # Google # Deskilling # AI # GooglesPromptAPI https:// dbushell.com/2026/05/20/google -just-sp

    🔵 Google just spat in my face by David Bushell @ db @dbushell.com # Google # Deskilling # AI # GooglesPromptAPI https:// dbushell.com/2026/05/20/google -just-spat-in-my-face/