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A critical roundup of signals suggesting AI productivity gains are overhyped. Key points: a DX longitudinal study found only ~10% productivity improvement from AI tools (not the promised 10x); notable AI boosters like Gergely Orosz and Steve Yegge are publicly acknowledging downsides; GenAI companies have unsustainable unit economics where every user interaction loses money; insurers are lobbying to exclude AI-related liability from business policies; and Windsurf's drastic pricing changes illustrate the financial pressure on AI tooling companies. The author argues solid software engineering practices matter more than AI tools, and that the industry's financial reporting is misleading investors.

Something big is happening

All about Engineering Management, Leadership and Career Growth.

Engineering Leadership

Something big is happening, but not exactly what you're being told by most folks

<p>Something big is happening, but not exactly what you're being told by most folks</p>

<p>Never thought I’d ever say this, but I love the spelling mistake in the title; very human ❤️</p>
