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I don't think AI will make your processes go faster

Everyone is focused on AI speed gains. Nobody is talking about why your processes might not actually get faster.

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The KeyNews take

Why it matters

Contrarian take on AI productivity claims challenges the dominant narrative that AI will automatically accelerate business processes. Relevant for leaders evaluating realistic ROI expectations and implementation strategy.

The key facts

8 to know
  1. Author: Frederik van Brabant

  2. Published: May 17, 2026

  3. Forum: Hacker News (30 points, 9 comments)

  4. Core thesis: AI speed gains may not materialize for process improvement

  5. Published May 2026 — recent contrarian commentary

  6. Hacker News traction (30 points, 9 comments) — signals founder/builder interest

  7. Challenges prevailing AI efficiency narrative

  8. Personal blog format suggests opinion/strategic commentary rather than data-driven study

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Hacker Newsfrederickvanbrabant.com

Publisher excerpt: Article URL: Comments URL: Points: 30 # Comments: 9
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