The AI Productivity Paradox: When Feeling Productive Doesn't Mean Being Productive
Published on 26.11.2025
The AI Productivity Paradox: Dopamine Hits vs. Real Output
TLDR: The latest DORA research reveals that while 90% of engineers regularly use AI for coding, self-reported productivity gains may be a "productivity placebo"—the instant feedback loop feels productive without necessarily delivering working code to production. Individual productivity doesn't automatically translate to team or business impact.
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