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This article is relevant to discussions of human-AI interaction and automation dependence, but is currently behind a paywall and may not be fully accessible; treat metadata as inferred from title and context.

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This MIT Technology Review article explores how AI-assisted coding tools alter programmers' cognitive processes and workflows. It examines the psychological and practical implications of relying on AI for code generation, including shifts in problem-solving approaches and potential dependency effects. The content is currently inaccessible due to a paywall/broken link.

Key Points

•AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot are changing how developers approach problem-solving and code construction.
•Reliance on AI-generated code may shift cognitive load away from low-level syntax toward higher-level design thinking.
•There are concerns about skill atrophy and over-dependence if developers defer too readily to AI suggestions.
•The article raises questions about how human agency and creativity are preserved or diminished in AI-augmented workflows.

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AI-Induced Enfeeblement	Risk	91.0

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