From: The Infinite Canvas: Software in the Age of Universal Creation
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From a computer science perspective, AI-generated code democratizes creation but threatens systemic stability. When software is assembled without human comprehension of its data models, debugging becomes incredibly difficult. We risk creating a digital ecosystem built on fragile, unmaintainable foundations that cannot scale or defend against novel security threats.

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Supporting arguments

  • AI code lacks architectural intentionality
  • Debugging uncomprehended code is highly inefficient
  • Security vulnerabilities scale faster than manual fixes
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