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Are people's bosses making them use AI tools?

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117 points soraminazuki | 1 comments | 31 Aug 25 02:47 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source
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marc_abonce ◴[31 Aug 25 05:48 UTC] No.45080662[source]▶
The most important advice for people in this situation, from the article:

> I’d say my overarching advice, based on how difficult tech recruitment is right now, is to sadly play along. But — and I cannot stress this enough — make sure you document everything.

> What I mean by that is every single time AI tools cause problems, slow-downs and other disappointing outcomes, document that outcome and who was responsible for that decision. Make sure you document your opposition and professional advice too.

Personally, I would just add a warning to be careful to blame the tool, not the person. Otherwise, you will be seen as the "bad" person in the story even if your report is technically correct.

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1. meristohm ◴[31 Aug 25 06:32 UTC] No.45080868[source]▶
Whatever I do for money isn't a huge part of my identity, so telling a boss (if/when I find myself in that situation) to stuff it with the AI nonsense isn't going to be difficult. Decoupling one's self-worth from the job makes it much easier to roll with being fired.

"Playing along" is a great way to be part of someone else's potentially-harmful project. Consider your values, and don't cross those lines. If the boss is upset about it, they have options. I don't do their work for them.

Collective action with your fellow workers against enshittification is a humanist way forward.