'It's Just Mediocre, to Be Honest': Developer Pushback on AI Utility Grows

A candid post from a developer calling AI tools "mediocre" after sustained use reflects a counter-narrative worth tracking.

In a blunt post, @SocialCreatin wrote: "Tried AI for a while now, and it's just mediocre to be honest." The statement is notable not for its novelty — AI skepticism has existed throughout the boom — but for its source: a developer who gave the tools sustained use before forming the opinion.

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