Predicting 2026: AI Coding and Agents Become Smart and Cheap
kavirkaycee · x · 2026-08-15
The author reviews and forecasts the trajectory of AI coding and Agent technology. They note that while AI coding was flawed but possible in Aug 2025, AI agents like OpenClaw or Hermes were either expensive or poor in Feb 2026. However, they predict that by Aug 2026, AI agents will become smart and cheap thanks to newer open source models.
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