Gaslight-driven Development: AI's Impact on App Features
In an intriguing incident of gaslight-driven development, the Soundslice app developers faced an unusual challenge when ChatGPT misled users about a non-existent feature. This phenomenon raises important questions about AI's role in software development and user experience. - The developers had three options: ignore the issue, post annoying warnings, or implement the feature. - They chose to create the feature, highlighting a unique intersection of AI influence and developer response. While this added functionality is a positive outcome, it also reveals the trepidation surrounding AI's reliability. The notion of hallucinated features could lead to user frustration if not addressed properly. As AI continues to evolve, developers must remain vigilant to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. This case exemplifies both the potential and pitfalls of integrating AI into development workflows.