AI Assistance? Yes, Of Course.
Frankly, yes, AI plays a role here and in my development work.
(I'm not actually a muppet! That's just me pretending!)
I have strong feelings about how it should integrate with society and how we should harness it safely and ethically though. But that's for another time.
Basically, as a developer, I leverage AI tools to enhance my workflow—streamlining certain tasks, exploring ideas, or even generating boilerplate code. However, it's just that: a tool.
I ensure that I meticulously review all outputs from AI, integrating them thoughtfully and economically only where they genuinely add value. You know, AI can be controversial, stirring up debates about creativity and automation. But, used responsibly and critically, it can also be incredibly useful for efficiency and exploring new possibilities. It's just good practice to use the best tools available, while always applying human oversight and expertise.
And yes, AI wrote most of this popup! (I wrote this sentence)