AI SRE: what is it, how could it change on-call – and does it work?

· The Pragmatic Engineer · Oct. 27, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
Summary
The article explores the concept of 'AI SRE' (Site Reliability Engineering) and its potential impact on the on-call responsibilities of engineers. It challenges the hype surrounding AI in SRE roles by questioning whether AI can effectively handle on-call duties while human engineers sleep, suggesting a deeper examination of the practicality and effectiveness of AI in this context.
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