AI Coding is Overhyped; Niche Business Workflows Hold Real Value
cyb3rops · x · 2026-08-14
The author argues that AI coding receives too much attention, while the real value lies in narrow, highly specific workflows. Use cases like security event triage, sales intelligence, and internal business processes—where AI can understand context, enrich information, and make useful decisions—will deliver more practical business value than simply generating codebases.
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