The AI Productivity Paradox: When Feeling Productive Doesn't Mean Being Productive

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.

Link: The AI Productivity Paradox

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