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# The Productivity Illusion: What AI Really Changed for Developers

AI doesn't eliminate engineering bottlenecks; it shifts them from writing to reviewing. Uncover the hidden cognitive costs of AI-generated code. Redesign your workflows for true productivity.

- **Speakers:** [Fatih Kadir Akın](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@fatih-kadir-akin)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Duration:** 24:28
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100493-the-productivity-illusion-what-ai-really-changed-for-developers
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