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If agents are building your app, who gets the W-2?

As AI agents move from capability demos to production workflows, the legal and accounting frameworks that govern software development are breaking down. This isn't just philosophy—it's a real question about how to capitalize (or expense) AI-generated work, with direct implications for SaaS margins, valuation, and workforce economics.

Why it ranks · · Autonomous agents now design, build, test, and deploy full-stack features end-to-end · Aug 18 – 24, 2025

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