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Same with using AI for coding. I can’t imagine someone having the expectation to use the LLM output verbatim but maybe I’m just not good enough at prompting.

• simonw 2y ago
  Using AI for coding effectively involves getting very good at testing (both manual and automated) and code review: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Mar/2/hallucinations-in-code/#qa https://simonwillison.net/2025/Mar/2/hallucinations-in-code/...
  • bluefirebrand 2y ago
    Manual testing, automated testing, and code review All three of those things are things that software engineers rather reliably are bad at and cut corners on, because they are the least engaging and least interesting part of the job of building software
    • simonw 2y ago
      Yep. Engineers who aren't willing to invest in those skills will have limited success with AI-assisted development. I've seen a few people state that they don't like using LLMs because it takes away the fun part (writing the code) and leaves them with the bits they don't enjoy.
      • bluefirebrand 2y ago
        > Engineers who aren't willing to invest in those skills Are bad engineers > AI-assisted development Are also bad engineers