Azeem Azhar's Exponential View My outlook for 2026: orchestration, the human edge and the AI bubble
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Jan 16, 2026 Explore Azeem's intriguing outlook for 2026, where AI transforms daily work dynamics. Discover the shift from to-do lists to 'done lists' as AI agents tackle tasks with lightning speed. Learn how software engineers evolve into orchestrators of AI-generated code. Delve into the growing importance of authenticity as a valuable commodity amidst increasing automation. Finally, ponder the risks of an AI bubble and uncover why a downturn doesn't seem imminent.
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AI Crosses The Uncanny Valley
- AI tools crossed an uncanny valley, making workers feel like they have dozens of virtual teammates driving velocity.
- This shift transforms work from using tools to orchestrating a team of virtual and human collaborators.
Building DJ Tools In An Hour
- Azeem organized 4,000 messy DJ tracks by building three Mac apps in about an hour and a half.
- The apps found, deduplicated, enriched metadata, and generated playlists to make the files instantly usable.
From To-Do Lists To Done Lists
- Azeem frames a new era as the 'done list' where AI completes tasks that sat on to-do lists for months.
- The result is parallel, outcome-based work rather than linear, approval-driven processes.