Ezra Klein proposes banning AI-written code, drawing disbelief from tech observers
kevinnbass · x · 2026-09-22
Columnist Ezra Klein proposed no longer allowing AI to write code, a stance that drew immediate disbelief from tech observers given that AI coding is among the most mature and productive applications of AI today. The comment is likely to fuel wider debate over AI's impact on jobs and skills.
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