The agentic AI information asymmetry problem

A growing divide in developer knowledge of AI highlights information asymmetry rather than a typical hype cycle, with some developers experiencing significant productivity gains while others remain skeptical. This disparity is exacerbated by rapid advancements in AI models and agentic software development, where AI tools, especially in front-end development, are evolving faster than in infrastructure-related areas. High-tech hubs like San Francisco facilitate rapid knowledge dissemination, but skepticism and a lack of patience among developers prevent some from reaching the 'aha moment' of AI's potential. To bridge this gap, developers are encouraged to actively engage with AI tools, treat them as junior developers, and invest time in prompt engineering and tool exploration. The article argues that by embracing these tools and methodologies, developers can achieve substantial productivity gains and competitive advantages, urging them to allocate dedicated time for experimentation and learning to fully realize AI's transformative capabilities.