"Astra being good at CAD doesn't mean you shouldn't be" sparks debate on skill value
_Stocko_ · x · 2026-09-17
A short quip about Google's Astra model is circulating on X: just because Astra is good at CAD doesn't mean you shouldn't also be good at CAD. It reflects the ongoing debate over whether professional skills remain worth learning as AI capabilities rapidly improve.
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