AI usage is now a baseline expectation

> 5. Before asking for more Headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI. What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects.

I'm still baffled by the disconnect between what executives believe and are being sold. And what is currently possible with AI tools: I know of no tools that can fully replace headcount, especially in engineering.

Re: AI usage is now a baseline expectation

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Post by Retr0id » Mon, Apr 07, 2025, 6:48 PM UTC

jpmcb wrote: post #8

> 5. Before asking for more Headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI. What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects. I'm still baffled by the disconnect between what executives believe and are being sold. And what is currently possible with AI tools: I know of n…

Today's AI output looks great from a distance and less good the closer you inspect. It's unfortunate but not all too surprising that those taking a high-level view have an over-optimistic impression of it.

Re: AI usage is now a baseline expectation

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Post by dboreham » Mon, Apr 07, 2025, 6:49 PM UTC

zoezoezoezoe wrote: post #5

I really dont like what this means for the future of shopify's development.

This is the new version of RTO.