AI could suck out life from your IT teams and leave them as tech zombies
The article discusses the impact of AI on IT teams, questioning whether it enhances innovation or leads to complacency. It argues that while AI can automate routine tasks, over-reliance on it may diminish critical thinking skills among engineers. The author emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a tool to enhance human capabilities rather than a substitute for them.
- ▪AI is increasingly taking over routine tasks in IT operations.
- ▪There is concern that this may lead to a decline in critical thinking skills among IT professionals.
- ▪The article suggests that AI should be treated as a tool to enhance human capabilities, not as a replacement for thinking.
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Pro AI could suck out life from your IT teams and leave them as tech zombies Opinion By Phil Christianson published 21 May 2026 Examining whether AI fosters IT innovation or encourages cognitive complacency When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Is AI turning IT teams into power users, or is it making them more complacent?It’s a fair question, and a growing number of IT leaders are wondering aloud.
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