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Do People Think You're Dumb Because You Use AI?

Do People Think You're Dumb Because You Use AI?

Update: 2025-08-26
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A thought-provoking conversation about something every tech leader needs to hear: the hidden biases around AI adoption in coding.

We dove deep into some uncomfortable truths:

  • Why women and older engineers face unfair judgment when using AI tools
  • How fear of "looking incompetent" is holding back entire teams
  • The real impact on job security fears among developers
  • Why cultural resistance to AI is creating workplace inequities


The most striking insight? The same AI tool that makes one developer "efficient and forward-thinking" can make another seem "less capable" - and those perceptions often break down along predictable demographic lines.

If you're leading engineering teams or navigating AI adoption in your organization, this conversation will challenge how you think about competence, bias, and the future of development work.

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Do People Think You're Dumb Because You Use AI?

Do People Think You're Dumb Because You Use AI?

David and Chris Sinkinson