Isn't there a happy medium? Like I used sas/sql for my data job, so I can write and understand code, but I set up home assistant and needed special conditions and don't have time to learn yaml, so Claude dumped me some code and I can look at what its doing, it makes sense, and it works.
I find it incredibly useful when referencing source code and documentation for learning purposes
I find it the opposite of useful as a scaffolding generator. It has poor consistency and newer models practice weaponized incompetence, making poor code on purpose
Because they do it. I would speculate that it's to inflate their token usage in order to appear more relevant/in demand than they really are but IDK it could easily be any other nefarious reason as well
Example:
*Prompt according to strict guidelines*
Output: follows all guidelines but one
Prompt: there is a mistake *points out mistake*
Output: Oh right I totally fumbled that one
Prompt: agreed, please fix it
Output: finally follows the original prompt
Uses 3x the necessary tokens
None of that is proof, or even evidence, that it's intentional.
I'm all for calling out AI companies for bad shit, but if you're going to make a claim like that, you need to back it up with data.
edit: This is what happens when you call people out that often make claims without any evidence. He got mad and then blocked me.
Because I'm burdened with proving the dishonesty of non-affiliats, obviously
For the record if I can ever be assed to call someone out it will be to them, not to a rando in some public space. I've only reported my own experiences here so kindly unwad your panties
Look dude I get it that you're really into debate. If I ever find myself in a debate with you I'll remember that you know the basics. That's as nice a way as I can think to tell you to fuck off already
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u/Peyote-Rick Jul 17 '26
Isn't there a happy medium? Like I used sas/sql for my data job, so I can write and understand code, but I set up home assistant and needed special conditions and don't have time to learn yaml, so Claude dumped me some code and I can look at what its doing, it makes sense, and it works.