AI-generated CAD/PCB is in its 'slop that gets clicks' stage, say devs
sebkrier · x · 2026-09-08
A widely shared take argues AI-generated CAD and PCB design is at the stage where outputs "get clicks on social media but do nothing" — comparable to where math and code generation stood 18 months ago. A commenter extends the analogy to the whole AI industry: demos like the viral "turbofan" are nonfunctional and only impress people who don't understand the domain.
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