# Amazon’s Terkowitz urges engineers to document AI tooling gaps

Digest AI · Society & Work · published 2026-10-28T10:09:07Z

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## Summary

Terk Terkowitz, a leader in Amazon’s engineering team, wrote in an internal update that if AI tools don’t help an engineer’s work, that’s a valid finding—not a shortcoming. He urged developers to explain where AI falls short, share those insights with peers, and push for solutions. The message frames AI adoption as a process of continuous assessment rather than an all-or-nothing requirement.

Terkowitz’s note does not specify which AI tools Amazon engineers use or which tasks remain unaddressed. It aligns with broader industry discussions about AI’s uneven impact across roles, emphasizing transparency and iterative improvement over rigid expectations. The update was shared internally but not publicly confirmed by Amazon.

## Key points

- Terk Terkowitz told Amazon engineers AI tooling gaps are valid findings, not failures
- Developers should document where AI doesn’t help and share findings with peers
- No specific tools or tasks mentioned; update is internal and unconfirmed publicly

## Why it matters

Encourages engineers to critically assess AI’s role, fostering transparency and targeted problem-solving in tech teams.

## Sources

1. [Quoting Terk Terkowitz](https://simonwillison.net/2026/Oct/28/terk-terkowitz) (Simon Willison, 2026-10-28)

Part of the developing story: [Retail AI Risks and Documentation Urges](https://digestai.news/thread/opinion-retail-leaders-risk-ai-failures-by-making-three-strategic-mistakes) (2 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Amazon’s Terkowitz urges engineers to document AI tooling gaps", 28 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/amazons-terkowitz-urges-engineers-to-document-ai-tooling-gaps

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