Observation: AI Increases Software Supply While Reducing Demand
mmanja84 · reddit · 2026-08-28
The author observes that AI seems to be increasing software supply while decreasing demand. Development is easier, so one person can ship what used to take a team, exploding the number of apps and SaaS products. Conversely, AI replaces the need for many specific tools, as users can now ask AI directly to perform tasks that previously required dedicated software.
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