As everyone is an expert now[1] on paper I think it is unfortunately time for a shift again. For years I was big proponent of asynchronous remote work. But it seems like the only reasonable way forward is to discuss things face to face. I still prefer to prepare things async, but then discuss them in person to understand if people actually understand what they are talking about. So far I also have a good time with really being frank and honest with colleagues if something is clearly AI expertise and not that persons expertise.
No thanks, I really don't see the benefit of face to face discussions. Just don't hire AI bros, problem solved. If you can't filter them out in the hiring process, maybe refactor the hiring process.
I like the idea of face-to-face discussions. My only fear is that many of the new generation will say they really prefer that we text or slack instead.