Business
Gen-Z Workforce: AI Can’t Replace A Critical Generation In The Talent Pipeline
I’m all for this idea of getting fresh perspectives from younger folks and partnering them with more senior people for cross-learning.
Cognitive bias
Research: Executives Who Used Gen AI Made Worse Predictions
This research was about two groups attempting to predict stock prices: one that consulted with peers and another that consulted with ChatGPT. AI led to more optimistic forecasts and caused overconfidence; the primary reasons were extrapolation, authority bias, detail overload, lack of emotion, different types of social dynamics when working with peers, and the illusion of knowledge. “Treat AI as a starting point for inquiry, not the final word.”
Software development
How to Safely Refactor Legacy Code Using Adapt Parameter
“Adapt parameter” is a technique from Michael Feathers’ book Working Effectively with Legacy Code. This pattern helps make code that depends on something you can’t control (e.g., wrap an interface around) more testable.