AI coding tools feel like they're working, but the data says otherwise. The best engineers aren't coding faster — they're asking better questions.
Companies poured $109B into AI in 2024, yet productivity stats haven't moved. Is this an infrastructure build-out or a sophisticated bubble?
New research reveals experienced developers are 19% slower with AI tools, exposing the hidden process problems that actually control development speed.
I built a SmugMug replacement in five hours with AI tools. When competitors can replicate your product that fast, your value proposition needs rethinking.
I use AI daily — not to replace my thinking, but to multiply my output. Here's how I leverage AI for coding, research, and content.
Anthropic analyzed 4M+ AI conversations to reveal where AI actually gets used. The data shows augmentation wins over automation, 57% to 43%.
Viewing AI as just a cost-cutting tool is short-sighted. Its real power is freeing people to focus on creativity, strategy, and innovation.
Interesting analysis today over on Jeffrey Phillips' Thinking Faster Blog in an article titled "Productivity Barriers". Note: if you have an interest in
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