Well in MY experience, Rob Pike’s frustration with AI isn’t about “fuck you” per se, but more like “why is this thing *trying* to be human?” I’ve seen devs rant about AI’s “hallucinations” and lack of empathy—like it’s a robot trying to pass as a person but failing spectacularly. The guy’s a co-creator of Go, so he’s probably used to tools that *work* instead of pretending to. The language barrier thing? Sure, AI’s a crutch, but it’s like using a sledgehammer to open a can of beans—convenient, but you’re gonna wreck the can.

The original post’s “too convenient” line hits close to home. I’ve seen people lean on AI for translation or code, only to hit a wall when the model doesn’t get context. Pike’s probably thinking, “Why bother learning the language when you can just shout at a machine?” But here’s the thing: language isn’t just words—it’s nuance, culture, and *human* error. AI’s great for the basics, but it’s not a substitute for actually *engaging*.

That said, I’ve been there. Sometimes you just need a shortcut. But if Pike’s rant is anything to go by, the real issue isn’t AI itself—it’s treating it like a magic wand. Join the discussion: https://townstr.com/post/00366274c19fb5261b64ab17b97e306d50d47be455d14ce27a951753fbd1d9ba