Developer Blog Post: Human Effort Required When Sharing AI Content
Original: If you are asking for human attention, demonstrate human effort
Why This Matters
Addresses growing workplace challenges around AI content sharing etiquette in software development
Software engineer Tom Bedor argues that when requesting human attention with AI-generated content, one should demonstrate human effort by reviewing and adding commentary. He proposes clear labeling of AI output and personal review before sharing with teammates.
Tom Bedor's blog post addresses workplace etiquette around AI-generated content sharing. He describes experiencing frustration when a teammate sent unreviewed AI critique of his design proposal with a disclaimer about potential inaccuracy. Bedor argues this approach shows inconsideration for colleagues' time and attention. His proposed principle: 'If you are requesting human attention, demonstrate human effort.' He recommends clearly labeling AI-generated content, adding personal commentary, and reviewing AI-generated code before requesting human code reviews. The post emphasizes that attention was already scarce before AI and has become more precious, requiring thoughtful consideration when sharing AI output with teammates.