Assessing AI Impact: Notes for Your CFO

· Jamesshore · Sept. 29, 2026, 4:36 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the complexities of evaluating the impact of AI-assisted software development, offering insights for leadership on measuring costs, benefits, and potential risks. It outlines various approaches to modeling ROI, understanding unintended consequences, and the importance of thoughtful metrics in assessing AI's role in software processes. Author Jamesshore shares lessons from personal experience as a VP of Engineering.
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