We test our work. Thoroughly.
A generated answer isn't a finished product. We work to understand what we use, review changes, and thoroughly test what we make. A model sounding confident is not a substitute for verification.
We use artificial intelligence in our work. Not because it solves everything. Not because everyone suddenly has to. Because it can be useful for the things we do.
You can write code by hand, make art without generators, and keep AI out of your workflow. That's your choice. Ours is to use it where we think it makes sense.
AI is part of the process. Not a substitute for thinking. And certainly not a way out of responsibility.
Here's what matters to us
We're accountable, not the model
If we ship it, its quality, mistakes, and fixes are our responsibility. “The AI suggested it” isn't an excuse. Testing doesn't promise that there will be no bugs. When things break, it's on us to fix them.
Your workflow is your business
We don't ask you to use AI, love it, or call it progress. We don't think working without it makes you obsolete. We don't need to choose the same tools to respect each other.
Criticism? Yes. Harassment? No.
Bugs, data leaks, rights violations, poor quality: specific concerns deserve a real discussion. But using AI isn't, by itself, a reason to insult someone, dismiss everything they've made, or demand they pick the “right” side.
No cult. No crusade.
We don't see AI as a universal savior or a universal evil. It has limitations, risks, and useful applications. We don't have to defend every AI product to use some of them.
Found a problem with our work? Let's talk about the problem. Prefer different tools? Great. We don't have to work the same way to coexist peacefully.
We'll keep doing our work, checking the result, and taking responsibility for it. You're free to do things differently.
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