AI Won't Speed Up Your Processes. And That's Okay
Spoiler: neural networks aren't a silver bullet, and if your CI/CD is broken — AI won't fix it.
Frederick van Brabant goes against the grain to state the obvious: artificial intelligence won't make your processes faster. Sounds like heresy in 2026, when every startup is shoving AI into their toaster, but let's be honest — how many times have you seen an AI assistant create more work instead of speeding things up?
Van Brabant argues the real issue isn't speed, but complexity. AI can generate tons of code, but if your architecture is a Frankenstein of microservices, no GPT will figure out where the bugs are. It's like putting a turbo on a Lada: it won't go faster, but it will break down more spectacularly.
He gives an example: AI-powered test automation. Sounds great, right? But if your tests are duct-taped together and fail at the slightest hiccup, AI just accelerates the failures. You'll get 1000 failures per minute instead of 10. Progress, I guess.
The bottom line: AI is a tool, not a silver bullet. Before you jump on the neural network bandwagon, get your processes in order: set up proper CI/CD, clean up dependencies, write decent documentation. Otherwise, AI becomes an expensive toy that amplifies chaos, not speed.
METABYTE's take: We love AI too, but remember: no algorithm can fix sloppy development practices. Start with a process audit — and we'll help you tidy up without magic or overspending.
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