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Software Developers Say AI Is Rotting Their Brains

Tech executives tout AI's productivity gains, but developers report that AI tools are actually making work harder, degrading their skills, and accumulating tech debt. Forced adoption leads to cognitive atrophy and burnout.

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Software Developers Say AI Is Rotting Their Brains
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  • Developers say AI tools increase cognitive load and do not improve productivity.
  • Many are pressured or forced to use AI, with usage tied to performance reviews.
  • Over-reliance on AI leads to skill degradation and loss of mental models of code.
  • Concerns arise about the impact on junior developers and long-term code maintainability.

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