[ghurtado]

> I don't understand what problem AI is supposed to solve in software development.

When Russians invaded Germany during WWII, some of them (who had never seen a toilet) thought that toilets were advanced potato washing machines, and were rightfully pissed when their potatoes were flushed away and didn't come back.

Sounds like you're feeling a similar frustration with your problem.

[heavyset_go]

At some point hearing "you're holding it wrong" and "here's a metaphor for why you're dumb" in response to real shortcomings with AI, and the manic hype behind it, becomes repetitive and feels like there really aren't good arguments or evidence against those shortcomings and hype.

[lawn]

Russians invading Ukraine had some, let's say interesting, reactions to modernities like toilets and washing machines

[ghurtado]

Which begs the question: how many of those Russians stealing the appliances also took a potato washer or two?

[ErroneousBosh]

I don't really see where that comparison is relevant.

Why is AI supposed to be good?