An engineer’s notes on feeling guilty for solving something without AI

An engineer shared a personal reflection on feeling guilty after solving a programming problem independently, rather than immediately consulting AI. The individual spent an hour on the problem and questioned if this time was wasted by not leveraging AI. This internal pressure to use AI, despite no external demands, highlights a growing sentiment among developers regarding the role of artificial intelligence in problem-solving.

This account uniquely details an engineer's internal conflict and self-imposed pressure to use AI, unlike typical discussions focusing on external pressures or AI's capabilities.