I recently stumbled upon a Reddit post that made me think about the role of AI in generating SQL queries. The author confessed to using AI to create tedious queries involving multiple layers of window functions, but still didn’t trust the output enough to skip manual validation. I completely understand their reservations.
As convenient as it may seem to let AI handle complex queries, there’s a risk of errors or misinterpretation if not reviewed by an expert. Without proper human validation, AI-generated SQL can lead to terrible outcomes, especially when dealing with raw production tables.
I think AI can be a valuable tool in providing insights from well-curated datasets, but it’s essential to have guardrails in place to prevent misuse. Moreover, AI-generated SQL should never replace human judgment, especially when it comes to considering nuances in data structure that may have changed over time.
So, do you trust AI-generated SQL? Do you think it’s a useful tool that can augment human capabilities, or a potential recipe for disaster?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments!