Leaving them behind

Quick note before we begin: this is the first of two posts I’m publishing today. You’re welcome to skip ahead to: Shin honkaku — it’s far more fun!I’ve waited long enough! I’ve entertained one “wait six months” too many!The TL;DR for my updated AI policy has changed:- I do not currently use AI for professional work. + I do not and will not use AI.The absolute vileness of the AI industrial complex knows no bounds.Beyond morality — because let’s be honest few care — it’s very simple:There is no worthwhile career in AI-anything.Simple as that. The AI industry is designed to dehumanise and commoditise labour. Everyone who has dedicated their life to token servitude has become a dull fungible meat proxy.The software and web development industries are leading this brain drain. I’ve observed devs go from the giddy thrills of gambling with their employer’s tokens, to the depressing realisation that they’ve been fooled by a small group of grifters and influencers.So many developers are giving…