Can America create economic opportunities as fast as AI transforms existing work? The midterm elections have given Democrats control of both chambers of Congress while Republicans retain the White House. I expect plenty of political disagreements over the next two years. But I would hope both sides can agree on one objective: maximizing economic growthContinue reading “AI and the Next American Economy”
Author Archives: Vijay Vijayasankar
When Should Humans Stop Reading Code Diffs?
AI is making code cheaper to produce. That however doesn’t make software cheaper to own. AI has dramatically increased the amount of code an engineer can produce. It hasn’t necessarily increased the amount of software an organization can safely own. Agents implement features, write tests, review their own work and fix the defects they find.Continue reading “When Should Humans Stop Reading Code Diffs?”
What Are We Promoting People Into?
In 2019, I wrote a blog called Reality Check on Promotions. My argument was that promotions depend on three things: performance, potential, and feasibility. Being excellent at your current job doesn’t automatically mean you are ready for the next one. And being ready doesn’t mean there is a position available. I still believe that. ButContinue reading “What Are We Promoting People Into?”
