AI Makes Software Abundant
alexmacgregor__ · x · 2026-07-19
The author argues that tools like Codex, Cursor, Claude, Gemini, and Lovable have empowered so many people to build software quickly that the "ability to write software" is no longer a scarce skill. The new scarce resources have become: - **Attention and trust** - **Consistent delivery capability** - **The ability to clearly explain AI** - **Proving your claims through actual products** They conclude that the new moat is no longer the technology itself, but "who can deliver consistently, who can explain AI clearly, and who is more trustworthy."
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