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AI can't replace good product people

Chris Sacca thinks, "We are super f*cked," and that "almost all coding is fucking useless" because AI can now build apps on demand.

I disagree.

I have yet to see AI generate a fully realized product that isn't full of bugs, bad UI, and poor UX.

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    Artificial intelligence can enhance productivity, but it cannot replace good product people. A company's ability to understand customer needs, solve complex problems, and drive innovation depends on creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking. A great product comes from human insight and collaboration, which AI can support but cannot fully duplicate.

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    AI may be capable of generating apps, but it can't replace skilled product people. The vision, intuition, and understanding of user needs that great product professionals bring are irreplaceable. AI struggles with nuances like user experience, creativity, and empathy—key factors in delivering successful, well-rounded products.

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    I agree that AI can't replace the nuanced understanding and creativity that product people bring to the table. While AI can be a powerful tool for automation and data analysis, the human touch is essential for creating products that resonate with users on a deeper level. It's about finding the right balance between leveraging AI's capabilities and maintaining the human element in product development.

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    I don't believe AI can fully replace humans because it would disrupt the economy. The cycle of earning and spending money wouldn't be sustainable in such a scenario.

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    It’s going to happen sooner or later. AI will handle the marketing and distribution, too. It’s only a matter of time.

    The ones who communicate well with AI going to win.

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      I couldn't disagree more!

      Anyone relying entirely on AI to build their product and marketing will lose.

      I agree with Addy Osmani, the head of UX for Google Chrome:

      "While engineers report being dramatically more productive with AI, the actual software we use daily doesn’t seem like it’s getting noticeably better."

      In an AI world, the bar for "good software" will get even higher.

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