Comment by dneighbo

I think the real risk isn't AI-generated technical debt, but the opportunity cost of not adapting fast enough.

The engineers I see thriving aren't those maintaining perfect understanding of every line, they're developing what I call "the adaptation advantage": knowing when to dig deep vs. when to trust the process and iterate.

This connects to a broader pattern I've been exploring, AI is creating a skill gap between those who see it as amplifying capabilities vs. those who see it as threatening their identity. https://www.derekneighbors.com/series/ai-excellence-gap/

The "vibe code" concern is valid for maintainability, but we might be optimizing for the wrong risk.