The problem is not AI code, but not knowing about system architecture or intent
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AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
Why it matters
Argues that teams shipping via AI agents are losing institutional knowledge of why systems are built the way they are, a maintainability risk distinct from and arguably worse than AI code quality itself.
