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# The Human Side of Software Engineering in the Age of AI - Olena Babenko

Olena Babenko warns that generative AI is quietly destroying developers' architectural judgment through accidental cognitive delegation. Discover how to stop blindly offloading problem-solving and reclaim your engineering expertise.

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- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Duration:** 29:46
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2140-the-human-side-of-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai-olena-babenko
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