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The solution might be cancelling my AI subscription

This dispatch explores the "thermonuclear ADHD amplifier" effect of AI coding agents, which quickly generate numerous projects that developers struggle to maintain. The author discusses how AI tools can lead to the rapid creation of seemingly complex projects, but the ease of creation often results in a lack of commitment and a feeling of wasted time. The piece concludes by questioning the sustainability of this AI-driven development approach and suggests that personal discipline may be the key skill to manage its impact.

Simon Willison·May 31, 2026

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