Surviving the Cringe Known as "AI"
Shivam Kumar
AI is everywhere right now — LinkedIn posts, YouTube gurus, endless hype, and a lot of fear about the future of software engineering.
If you're a student or developer wondering:
• Will AI replace developers?
• Do I need to learn 20 new AI tools to stay relevant?
• How do I actually use AI without becoming dependent on it?
• Is all this hype even real?
This session is for you.
Instead of the usual buzzwords and unrealistic promises, we’ll have a practical and honest conversation about AI in software engineering.
What we’ll cover
- The reality of AI in software development today
- What AI is actually good at (and what it isn’t)
- How developers should use AI tools effectively
- Common traps and overhyped narratives
- How to stay valuable as a developer in the AI era
The goal isn’t to turn you into an “AI expert.”
It’s to help you cut through the noise, understand what matters, and use AI as a tool rather than fear it.
If you're tired of the hype and want clear, practical guidance, this session will help you make sense of it all.