Why this Barclays engineer says AI speed is a trap

Barclays’ principal AI engineer Andy McMahon explains why internal testing, strict oversight, and measurable results matter more than writing code faster alone.

Barclays’ principal AI engineer Andy McMahon explains why internal testing, strict oversight, and measurable results matter more than writing code faster alone.
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