Neither Too Much nor Too Little: A “Touch Base” on the Current State of AI February 23, 2026 Motivated by the many comments — some fearful, others excessively enthusiastic — about artificial intelligence, I set out to “touch base”: to ground the discussion with a personal perspective on this tool which, no matter how useful…

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A measured, experience-based perspective on AI tools in software development, arguing against both hype and fear. Drawing from hands-on use of Gemini, GPT, Qwen, and Copilot while building Ruby gems, the author concludes that AI is useful as an assistant for brainstorming and prototyping but unreliable as a standalone solution. Key concerns include probabilistic failures, hallucinations, context loss, and the particular risk for junior developers who lack the expertise to validate AI-generated output. The fast-food analogy captures the core thesis: accessible and quick, but low in substance when used as a primary diet.