Dev Interrupted From Kubernetes to AI maximalism | Stacklok's Craig McLuckie
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Nov 25, 2025 Craig McLuckie, Co-founder and CEO of Stacklok and Kubernetes co-creator, navigates the future of AI with a bold 'AI maximalism' mindset. He argues for a shift in leadership thinking from 'can we?' to 'why can't we?' Delving into the probabilistic nature of large language models, Craig discusses their successes and failures. He also explores the evolving roles in teams, the concept of disposable code for rapid prototyping, and the risks of shadow IT. His insights aim to empower organizations to thrive in an AI-driven landscape.
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Separate Refactor Workflows
- Keep AI refactor PRs separate and reserve architectural changes for humans to review and lead.
Invert The AI Question
- Shift the default question from "Can we use AI?" to "Why can't we use AI?" to unlock opportunities.
AI Is Purposeful Entropy
- Generative models are stochastic sources of entropy that enable new capabilities but have specific failure modes.
