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AI is stifling tech adoption (News)

Feb 17, 2025

Declan Chidlow discusses how AI may be limiting technology adoption and programming options. Ariel Salminen shares 17 key insights for leading successful product teams. Benj Edwards recounts the story of WikiTok, highlighting the impact of rapid iteration. Ruben Schade argues that what some see as 'boring' technology is actually mature and reliable. The discussion emphasizes the balancing act between embracing established tech and exploring new innovations.

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The increasing reliance on AI tooling is limiting technology adoption by favoring languages like Python and TypeScript over diverse alternatives.

Arielle Salminen emphasizes the importance of kindness and pragmatism in product teams to successfully build design systems and foster collaboration.

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Impact of AI on Technology Adoption

The integration of AI models into developer workflows is hindering the adoption of new technologies, according to insights from industry discussions. It has been observed that developers are increasingly choosing technologies based on how well AI tooling can support their usage, which can create a bias towards widely supported languages like Python and TypeScript. This reliance may limit innovation, as developers might favor these technologies over potentially superior alternatives that lack similar AI support. The conversation highlights a concern that AI's influence could lead to a homogenized tech landscape dominated by specific programming languages, rather than fostering a diverse range of development options.

Intro

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The Intersection of Design, Innovation, and Robust Engineering

4min

Embracing Proven Technologies in a Fast-Paced World

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Declan Chidlow proposes that AI is stifling tech adoption, Ariel Salminen shares 17 pieces of advice she’s learned about leading successful product teams, Benj Edwards tells the story of WikiTok, the React team sunsets Create React App & Ruben Schade says boring tech is mature, not old.

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