TBNAI
Citing Terk Terkowitz
Publication: Simon Willison's Weblog
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Source published: 28/10/2026, 10:09:07 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 10:28:31 UTC
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Briefings
Amazon engineering leadership issued a directive stating that the absence of AI tooling in a developer's workflow is a positive finding, not a failure. This stance emphasizes the importance of documenting specific limitations and sharing them with peers and managers to drive solutions. The guidance targets engineers who can articulate where current AI tools do not yet assist their work, highlighting the need for judgment in the age of generative AI.
Key points
- Amazon engineering leadership explicitly stated that the absence of AI tooling in a developer's workflow is a positive finding, not a failure.
- Engineers must document specific limitations where AI tools do not help and share this information with peers and managers to drive solutions.
Context
This guidance comes from Amazon engineering leadership regarding the role of the developer in the age of AI, specifically addressing the necessity of documenting where current AI tools do not assist work.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single quote from Terk Terkowitz without additional context, specific dates, or quantitative data regarding the impact of this directive.
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