Relying solely on Google or AI signals a lack of professional expertise
gerardsans · x · 2026-08-26
Commenting on the new AI-enabled Dunning-Kruger effect, Gerard Sans noted that someone who tells you to "Google it" or "ask AI" is signalling they are the last rung in the expertise ladder. While acceptable in casual conversation, it's a red flag in a professional context where you are paid to know. This echoes the "vibe coding" trend in software and is spreading to other industries, obscuring the fact that AI makes errors and verification is mandatory.
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