When AI Gets It Wrong - And Why That Is Actually a Good Thing

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Sometimes the best way to learn is from mistakes - even when they are made by an AI. Last week, my AI assistant confidently refactored a function and broke three other modules in the process. Classic butterfly effect. But here is what made it interesting: instead of me spending an hour tracking down the issue, the AI noticed the failing tests, traced the problem back to its own change, and fixed everything in under two minutes. It was like watching someone trip, catch themselves

Published 29 Apr 2026
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