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AI isn’t making developers more productive – it’s making them busier

· Leaddev · June 11, 2026, 8:48 a.m.

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Summary

This blog post argues that AI technology is increasing the workload for developers rather than enhancing their productivity, suggesting a need for a re-evaluation of AI's impact on software development.

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