AI Can Make You Suck Faster Too

The article argues that generative AI has created a false sense of productivity by accelerating code output without solving the harder problems of software delivery, such as architecture, security, validation, and product judgment. For CIOs and technology leaders, the strategic takeaway is that AI should be treated as a force multiplier for skilled teams—not a substitute for technical leadership—because ungoverned use can increase risk, lower software quality, and amplify organizational dependence on unreliable outputs. The business impact is mixed: AI may speed up boilerplate and experimentation, but without strong engineering oversight it can degrade trust, create technical debt, and mislead executives into underinvesting in core IT capabilities.