Evaluating AI tools for engineers

The Daily engineering team has formed a working group to evaluate the safety and utility of various AI tools, including GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, as they are increasingly being used for coding and other tasks. The team identified potential risks such as ethical implications, leaking code and secrets, inaccurate results, and noise in the output generated by these tools. However, they also recognized potential benefits like efficiency gains and a better understanding of AI strengths and limitations. To mitigate risks and maximize benefits, the team recommends using judgment when selecting AI tools, preferring established organizations, paying attention to data transmission, and understanding how the output will be used.