Should developers use AI coding tools? The developer community is deeply divided on AI coding tools. Some see them as essential productivity boosters. Others view them as environmental disasters that plagiarize open-source work and erode coding fundamentals. Both sides have compelling arguments - and we're not here to declare a winner.
Join us for an honest, structured debate between two experienced developers on opposite sides of this issue. No evangelizing, no dismissing concerns—just a respectful exploration of the real trade-offs developers face when deciding whether to use AI assistants like GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor, and Claude Code.
Whether you're firmly planted on one side, somewhere in the middle, or still figuring out where you stand, this conversation will give you the perspectives and frameworks you need to make choices that work for you and your team.
Format Note: This is a live moderated debate followed by open Q&A, not a one-sided presentation. Both perspectives will get equal time, and we'll explore the nuances together.
Duration: 45 minutes + Q&A Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.
The environmental, ethical, and technical case against AI tools
The productivity, accessibility, and practical case for thoughtful AI usage
Alternative approaches that boost efficiency without AI
