An argument for using AI as an inspectable tool

Huahai argues that useful AI assistance depends on the feedback loop around it: ask about unfamiliar code, challenge the explanation, inspect the source and test the resulting change. His response to criticism of AI emphasizes retaining human understanding and control. It is a practitioner’s argument about how to work, not evidence that a model’s confident answers are dependable.

Huahai · yyhh.org · Oct 12, 2026

Why it matters

A repeatable verification habit is more actionable than treating every model response as either trustworthy or useless.

More context

Read alongside your own workflow and identify where you actually check generated explanations or changes. Try making those checks explicit before increasing delegation.

Keep in mind

This is an opinion essay, not a comparative productivity study or measured reliability result.

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