R&D team frustrated as intern uses AI to generate flawed code, reducing productivity
An R&D team reports that a new intern with shaky fundamentals is using AI to generate code that looks substantial but is deeply flawed, requiring significant review effort and reducing overall team productivity. The post highlights growing frustration with 'vibe coding' among junior developers.
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