https://www.timdavis.com/blog/probabilistic-engineering-and-the-24-7-employee
Article
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Argues AI agents are becoming reliable 24/7 engineering contributors
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Frames software engineering through probabilistic output rather than deterministic craft
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Describes agents opening, reviewing, and merging PRs without human involvement
Discussion
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Commenter questions whether AI-driven ‘software factories’ produce maintainable code
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Counterargument: global volatility/energy/climate crises may derail AI trend lines
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Skeptic notes bad developers’ output is increasing fastest; cleanup will be costly
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