AI-PAIR-PROGRAMMING5 MIN READ
Treat AI Output as Evidence, Not Authority
Check an AI answer against source evidence before acting on it.
The move: climb down the ladder before acting. Observed data What is directly visible in the code, log, test result, or documentation? Selected meaning What did the assistant choose to notice, and what did it ignore? Models often highlight familiar patterns. Assumption and conclusion What cause is being inferred? Is it supported by the observed data or just plausible? Action Only act after naming the verification step. A good AI pair helps you test the inference, not just believe it.
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