AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference

ABSTRACT

This book critically examines the limitations and hype surrounding AI systems, including generative coding tools. It provides frameworks for evaluating when AI systems are reliable and when they are misleading. In the context of vibe coding, it serves as an important counterbalance to overly optimistic narratives. The authors emphasize evidence-based thinking and system validation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}