Is AI good for us?

It is something I have been thinking about a lot lately. AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming more and more popular, and as someone who codes a lot, I think it is great. On the other hand, there are pros and cons to everything. From my own experience, let me tell you what I think about it.

AI does help speed things up, that much is clear. AI is like a helpful sidekick when I have to do the same thing over and over or need a quick piece of code. I can focus on bigger, more difficult things while it takes care of the small stuff. Even though it does not do everything for me, it does help me get more done in less time. Who does not like that, really?

One more thing I like about AI is that it helps find mistakes. There have been times when we looked at our screens for hours, trying to figure out what went wrong. AI tools can find bugs and even suggest ways to fix them before I break something (most of the time). It is like having someone else look over my work. Even though it is not perfect, it is a good backup to have when you have a lot to do at once.

AI can actually save the day for people who are just starting out. I remember that when I first started, I felt like I had too much to learn and not enough time to do it. AI is like a teacher that you can always ask for help from, showing you the way and giving you ideas when you get stuck. Wish I had something like this when I first started learning to code.

Plus, AI makes it very easy to find answers. I don’t have to look through a lot of forums or documentations to find what I need. I can just ask ChatGPT and get an answer right away. Many rabbit holes have been avoided, especially when I need to keep working on a project.

It is not all easy sailing, though. Sometimes the code that AI writes is not very good. Bugs happen sometimes, and it is not always the best. This is why I always check again. There is also the chance of getting too used to AI doing the simple things. Too much reliance on it could make us forget how to do things on our own. AI should not be the whole answer, though. It should be more like a helper.

Also, there is always the thought that AI might someday take over our jobs. But to be honest, I do not think we need to stress about it right now. Sure, AI can do the boring stuff, but it can not be as creative or good at solving problems as people are, at its current form.

I believe AI is a worthwhile resource for developers in general. It helps us get things done faster, find mistakes, and learn new things faster. It can make life easier for both new and experienced developers as long as we choose how to use it and do not depend on it too much.