Debate: Does AI-generated code hinder developer skill growth?
slavikkshep · x · 2026-08-21
A developer argues against the notion that human and AI code are indistinguishable, asserting that writing code personally—even poorly—builds experience and improvement, whereas models do not learn. The discussion also touches on risks where bad AI code might be flagged as spam, leading to account bans.
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