By 2026, software teams may use AI for 80% of the work — but old metrics still miss the point
dfinke · x · 2026-07-21
The post argues that by 2026 software teams will use AI engines that do 80% of the work, yet many people will still evaluate the experience with outdated, manual-era metrics.
- The core metaphor: stop judging AI with a “Model-T dashboard” mentality.
- The message is that progress is not linear erosion, but a riptide: teams should stop hand-cranking every step and instead orchestrate intent.
- The attached cartoon drives the joke home by showing a futuristic Tesla being evaluated with 1910-style controls.
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