Engineer sparks debate: devs not all-in on AI are 'likely narcissists'
KevinNaughtonJr · x · 2026-10-18
Engineer Kevin Naughton Jr. posted a provocative take: engineers who aren't all-in on AI today are "not engineers, likely narcissists," urging peers to let go of ego and give up control to AI. The statement feeds the ongoing debate over AI dependence and professional identity among developers.
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