Faster AI R&D Doesn't Mean 10x Software Output
RyanGreenblatt · x · 2026-07-15
The author points out that even if AI boosts R&D efficiency by 10x, it doesn't mean overall AI software development will speed up 10x. This is due to obvious diminishing marginal returns across different stages; faster R&D doesn't translate linearly to total software output.
They mention discussing this under the concept of "AI Software R&D Uplift."
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