Non-tech clients burned by using Claude as runtime layer
DuaneJRich · x · 2026-08-23
Observes non-tech clients misusing AI by treating Claude as a runtime layer, relying on refined prompts and context from a test workflow. This leads to inconsistent results for other users, causing debugging and internal debate. The author argues this is incorrect usage; AI's true power lies in building classic deterministic software more easily (e.g., a price optimizer), not replacing logical calculations.
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