AI Feature Cramming Driven by FOMO Degrades Product Quality
Product teams are adding AI features not because users asked for them but because of competitive pressure and fear of missing the trend. This misalignment between user needs and product decisions leads to bloated, confusing tools. The discussion is insightful but does not point to a specific buildable software opportunity.
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