AI: Floor Raiser, Not a Ceiling Raiser
2025-08-01
This article explores AI's impact on learning and work. AI lowers the barrier to entry for acquiring new skills, but mastery remains challenging. In coding, AI significantly aids managers but offers limited help with large codebases. AI's impact on creative fields is minimal, as novelty is crucial. For areas with established apps (e.g., email, food delivery), AI's influence is negligible. In essence, AI raises the floor for knowledge work, but its impact isn't uniform, varying greatly depending on the individual and their field.
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