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title: "AI promised less work. I've never worked more"
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published_at: "2026-10-27T11:08:14.000Z"
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source_urls: ["https://oioannou.com/blog/ai-promised-less-work/","https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50257325"]
summary: "AI tools have enabled faster implementation, leading to increased parallel work and a return to full-stack engineering pace, accompanied by bursts, burnout, and a low season that is no longer low."
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# AI promised less work\. I've never worked more

> [Open the canonical story](<https://aidr.today/1003094b?lang=en>)

**Published:** 2026-10-27T11:08:14.000Z
**Category:** Agents
**Topics:** agent

## Summary

AI tools have enabled faster implementation, leading to increased parallel work and a return to full\-stack engineering pace, accompanied by bursts, burnout, and a low season that is no longer low\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://oioannou.com/blog/ai-promised-less-work/>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50257325>)