You cannot sell AI written software
The article discusses the limitations of AI-generated software and the lack of understanding from those who use it. It argues that without making informed choices, users cannot truly solve problems or provide meaningful feedback. The author contrasts AI-generated solutions with artisanally crafted software, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and decision-making in software development.
- ▪The author believes that AI-written software lacks a fundamental understanding of the problems it aims to solve.
- ▪Without making choices, users of AI-generated software cannot contribute meaningfully to the development process.
- ▪The article compares AI-generated solutions to architecturally flawed designs, highlighting the importance of informed decision-making.
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This is my personal blog. The views expressed on these pages are mine alone and not those of my employer. This is not AI. All hallucinations are my own human ones. You cannot sell AI written software 2026-05-05, Categories: rant, ai You may have seen it too. This trend of “I wrote some software to solve a problem. I think it’s pretty great. Does anyone have any feedback?”. Maybe it’s a budget app. Or some company management thingy, tracking sales. Or invoicing. Maybe you take a look. It looks pretty slick. But then you get a feeling of uncanny valley. It’s just not right. Maybe you can’t even put your finger on it. I’m not an accountant, so when I see some accounting software do something in a different way, it’s interesting.
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