Rick Smit

Groningen

Dad / Asst. Prof. @ Center for Media and Journalism U of Groningen / memory studies / critical AI, data, algorithm studies

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ChatGPT for Architects: Your AI-Powered Assistant (Not Your Replacement!)

2 months ago | the-architecture-chronicles.medium.com | Rick Smit

Rick Smit·Follow4 min read·--How Architects Can Use AI to Work Smarter, Not Get ReplacedThere’s a myth floating around in boardrooms and online forums:🤖 “AI is going to replace architects!”👔 “Management thinks ChatGPT can design the entire system for us!”😨 “Will I be out of a job soon?”Let’s get this straight — AI isn’t coming for your job. ❌ AI doesn’t understand business context the way you do. ❌ AI doesn’t negotiate with stakeholders (and you know how fun that is).
Why Architects Are Not Managers (And Why Managers Shouldn’t Try to Be Architects)

Mar 28, 2025 | the-architecture-chronicles.medium.com | Rick Smit

Rick Smit·Follow5 min read·--A Survival Guide for Organizations That Don’t Want to Burn in ChaosImagine a world where:🔹 The software architect is stuck in endless budget meetings instead of designing scalable systems. 🔹 The manager is drawing cloud architecture diagrams instead of ensuring the team has the resources they need. 🔹 A project slowly turns into a Frankenstein monster because nobody knows who should be doing what. Sounds like a nightmare?