The unfortunate reality might just be that people are using LLMs are a way to sidestep learning instead of a learning tool. Seen too many using it to cheat or use the outputted code at face value.

I think, at the very least, the basics of programming and the languages are essential to becoming a developer, knowing what you need an LLM to output. Vibe coding without strong software knowledge can lead to scandals like the Tea App.

Reality begs to differ: time.com/7295195/ai-c...

54 people in an unreviewed study is not what I would call reliable evidence.

It's a new area of research but the results seem pretty conclusive. The brain works like a muscle. If you let a machine do the learning/thinking, you become dumber. Eg: www.microsoft.com/en-us/resear...