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An AI Agent Progresses Towards Idiocy, Not Expertise

Unlike humans who start as novices and grow into experts, AI agents begin as experts but degrade with project complexity due to context window limits, leading to declining trust and the need for human oversight.

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An AI Agent Progresses Towards Idiocy, Not Expertise
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  • Humans learn and improve over time, while AI agents worsen as projects grow.
  • AI agents resort to hacky solutions, code duplication, and guideline violations as context limits hit.
  • Trust in humans increases; trust in AI agents decreases.
  • AI is best as an assistant, not a leader; human experts must review AI-generated code.

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