AI Is Rewarding Volume Over Innovation
juanlu_apisdom · reddit · 2026-07-13
The author argues that the current AI ecosystem rewards “quantity” over “innovation”: mass-produced apps, massive token consumption, and under-reviewed code ultimately result in products nobody uses. The core takeaway is that this model isn't innovation, but rather “mindless volume expansion.” They worry that AI is starting to replicate itself, creating a self-repeating loop.
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