Radar - by nexxworks Radar – by nexxworks: 🚀 Is the future of coding here? Insights from Silicon Valley
Jan 21, 2026
Join technology strategist Peter Hinsen and China specialist Pascal Koppens as they delve into the future of coding and AI innovation. Peter shares exciting insights from Silicon Valley, highlighting how AI tools like Cursor are radically transforming developer efficiency. Meanwhile, Pascal discusses new Chinese regulations targeting emotional manipulation in AI and the rising cultural creativity among Gen Z. Together, they explore how these trends signal a shift towards a new era in technology and creative expression.
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Silicon Valley Tour Finds Cursor Everywhere
- Peter describes a Silicon Valley tour where every visited company discussed Cursor.
- Cursor became the unanimous co-development tool in those conversations.
AI Multiplies Developer Productivity
- Cursor and co-development AI tools are making professional developers multiple times more productive.
- Testing-driven development becomes central because outputs can be automatically validated against test criteria.
Post‑SaaS Is On The Horizon
- AI-native development threatens traditional SaaS economics by enabling companies to build bespoke solutions quickly.
- This may push the software industry toward a post‑SaaS world with different revenue models.
