AI Isn't Replacing SREs. It's Deskilling Them.

This post discusses the impact of AI on the role of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) by drawing parallels to historical research on automation. It highlights the risk of deskilling and never-skilling for SREs who heavily rely on AI tools for incident response. The post also suggests potential approaches to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of keeping humans engaged and maintaining skills through deliberate practice.