There's No Limit to How Bad Code Can Get
Simon Willison argues that rewriting systems to address technical debt is often riskier than patching; in the AI era, automated testing and incremental refactoring offer a more reliable path.
Simon Willison · Sep 6, 2026
AI enthusiasts are in a race against time, AI skeptics are in a race against entropy
AI enthusiasts and skeptics aren't enemies—they're racing against different existential threats: the former fear being outpaced, the latter fear systemic collapse. The real issue is the missing feedback loop between them.
Simon Willison · Jun 5, 2026