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Long ago, I used to say that computerizing a manual process wasn’t always a success… I forget the stats but…

The author reflects on the challenges of automation, drawing parallels between early computerization efforts and current AI adoption. They note that automating manual processes can shift work from direct execution to maintenance, a pattern they observe with AI development. The ease of creating new websites and applications with AI tools, the author argues, can paradoxically lead to more time spent on upkeep rather than on utilizing the created products. AI

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IMPACT Highlights potential pitfalls in AI adoption, suggesting a focus on maintenance over utility.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a social media platform discussing the broader implications of AI adoption.

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    Long ago, I used to say that computerizing a manual process wasn’t always a success… I forget the stats but OTTOMH: 20% Whenever a boss wants automation of a pr

    Long ago, I used to say that computerizing a manual process wasn’t always a success… I forget the stats but OTTOMH: 20% Whenever a boss wants automation of a procedure, I.e. QA, I remind them that will shift the work from testing to maintenance # AI seems to be following tracking…