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Concerns Grow Over AI's Impact on Writing and Coding Skills

May 14, 2026
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An individual expresses concern that reliance on AI for writing and coding is diminishing their personal skills. Despite recognizing the ongoing need for software developers, they struggle with self-doubt and the desire to return to traditional coding methods.

  • The individual feels that using AI for writing diminishes their own writing abilities and leads to self-doubt.
  • They have relied on AI for coding for one to two years, resulting in a significant decline in their coding skills.
  • The individual acknowledges that while AI may reduce the number of people needed to write code, there will still be a demand for skilled software developers.
  • They hope AI might help reverse a long-term trend of high demand for software developers outpacing supply.
  • The individual emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal skills and expresses a desire to relearn coding by hand.
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