A Meta software engineer shares what it takes to keep up with AI — without letting it think for him

Meta software engineer Rohan Kulkarni spends four to six hours weekly learning AI outside work, using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. He emphasizes avoiding AI from doing the thinking and has reduced time on YouTube and Netflix to prioritize AI experimentation. AI has accelerated his work projects but requires continuous learning to stay ahead.