AI usage is now a baseline expectation

Re:AI usage is now a baseline expectation by jpmcb on Monday April 07, 2025 @12:08PM (#43613033)

> 5. Before asking for more Headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI. What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects.

I'm still baffled by the disconnect between what executives believe and are being sold. And what is currently possible with AI tools: I know of no tools that can fully replace headcount, especially in engineering.

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Re:AI usage is now a baseline expectation by Retr0id on Monday April 07, 2025 @02:48PM (#43614610)

Today's AI output looks great from a distance and less good the closer you inspect. It's unfortunate but not all too surprising that those taking a high-level view have an over-optimistic impression of it.

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Re:AI usage is now a baseline expectation by jmathai on Monday April 07, 2025 @04:45PM (#43615758)

It doesn't have to replace 100% of a single person. It can replace 20% of 5 people.

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Re:AI usage is now a baseline expectation by 000ooo000 on Monday April 07, 2025 @05:28PM (#43616148)

We can't talk about lowering headcount without due consideration to the loss of precious collaboration and diversity, things we spent the last 2 decades having rammed down our throats as critical to any exceptional team. Mask is off now I guess.

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Re:AI usage is now a baseline expectation by jmathai on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @09:20AM (#43621491)

I’m not suggesting it is good, bad or even a net positive. It’s just how I think it will be applied from an executive lens.

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