From AI skeptic to daily user: How a new job changed one developer's view of LLMs
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MrBuddyCasino
Summary
The author describes their journey from being skeptical of LLMs to finding them indispensable after joining Jane Street. Initially, they found AI tools like Copilot, Cursor, and Gemini disappointing when used for tasks they were already skilled at. However, in a new job environment where they face unfamiliar challenges, they now rely heavily on AI support for tasks they're not yet good at, highlighting how LLMs are most valuable as learning and exploration tools rather than productivity boosters for experts.
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Having joined Jane Street this past summer, I'm finding AI support indispensable.
There's just so much that's new to me, and so much I'm not good at.
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