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AI Coding Agents: Transforming Software Development

AI coding agents are fundamentally transforming software development, from economic disruption to democratizing technology creation. This comprehensive analysis examines current capabilities, productivity impacts, technical challenges, and future implications for developers and society.

Derek Gilbert

Derek Gilbert

Aug 1, 2025
4 min read
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The Great AI Pivot: How the Industry Shifted from Models to Products

The AI industry experienced a fundamental strategic transformation between January 2023 and July 2025. What began as a race for superior model capabilities evolved into an intense competition for product dominance, marking a clear inflection point in how AI companies allocate resources and define success...

Jul 28, 2025·4 min
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Research·Jul 28, 2025

AI augments rather than replaces: Evidence challenging job displacement fears

The narrative that artificial intelligence will eliminate most human jobs faces mounting evidence to the contrary. This comprehensive research report examines evidence from leading institutions, historical analysis, and real-world implementation data showing AI primarily augments human capabilities rather than replacing workers wholesale.

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