AI Signal Amplification

AI should be understood as a signal amplifier rather than merely a speed tool. Calibrated confidence means understanding AI's strengths and failures and designing the development process around both. AI amplifies strong engineering practices when teams bring clear intent, strong architecture, and disciplined review. AI amplifies weak engineering practices when teams bring vague requirements, weak standards, and trust without verification. Developers are at risk when they never develop the judgment to know when AI is wrong.