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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Quiet Resistance to AI

from Systems and Stories · host Sanal Kumar S

AI tools are rapidly becoming part of software development, yet many experienced engineers remain sceptical.Not because they fear the technology — but because they’ve tried it.In this episode of Systems & Stories, we explore the quiet resistance to AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude.Why do some engineers find them transformative while others feel they slow them down?And how might the role of engineers evolve with this change?This isn’t about hype or dismissal.It’s about learning how to use the next layer of engineering leverage wisely.

AI tools are rapidly becoming part of software development, yet many experienced engineers remain sceptical.Not because they fear the technology — but because they’ve tried it.In this episode of Systems & Stories, we explore the quiet resistance to AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude.Why do some engineers find them transformative while others feel they slow them down?And how might the role of engineers evolve with this change?This isn’t about hype or dismissal.It’s about learning how to use the next layer of engineering leverage wisely.

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