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Leaving them behind(dbushell.com)

The author has reached a breaking point with the AI industry, condemning its dehumanizing and exploitative nature, which they believe commodifies labor and leads to a brain drain in the software and web development sectors. They argue that there is no worthwhile career in AI, as it turns developers into "dull fungible meat proxies" who are forced to prioritize quantity over quality, leading many to quit or "quiet-quit" their jobs. The author is updating their AI policy to reflect this stance, citing the industry's lack of morality and its negative impact on developers, who are often fooled by influencers and grifters, and ultimately become disillusioned with their work.