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AI as accessibility: How one developer uses LLMs to overcome ADHD barriers
A developer with ADHD explains that AI writing tools are not a shortcut but an accessibility aid, helping them structure thoughts and finish tasks that executive dysfunction blocks. The author distinguishes their use from low-effort 'slop' by noting the tool corrects a specific cognitive barrier. This perspective reframes AI assistance as a disability accommodation rather than a convenience.
Meridian48 take
The piece makes a valid point about context-dependent tool utility, but the broader slop problem remains: most AI-generated content lacks the intentionality described here.
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