Comment by recursivedoubts

I teach compilers, systems, etc. at a university. Innumerable times I have seen AI lead a poor student down a completely incorrect but plausible path that will still compile.

I'm adding `.noai` files to all the project going forward:

https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/disable-ai-assistant.htm...

AI may be somewhat useful for experienced devs but it is a catastrophe for inexperienced developers.

"That's OK, we only hire experienced developers."

Yes, and where do you suppose experienced developers come from?

Again and again in this AI arc I'm reminded of the magicians apprentice scene from fantasia.