AI Can Make You Suck Faster Too

Despite AI tools promising a 10x improvement in development speed, the expected wave of revolutionary tech companies has failed to materialize—the only major successes have been AI companies themselves. The author argues that while AI accelerates coding, it cannot replace the non-coding aspects of software development that consume most time, and has created a false perception among non-technical founders that technical expertise is no longer necessary, resulting in poorly built products and mediocre outcomes.