To Judge LLM Code Errors, You Still Have to Read the Code

ezyang · x · 2026-07-13

The reply emphasizes that reading the code remains the most effective way to determine if an LLM has generated conceptually flawed code.

Additionally, the speaker takes a strong stance on AI programming, arguing that those who oppose it will eventually be proven wrong in both the short and long term, while questioning which side the opponent truly wants to be on.

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