Startups And Code by John Mann

Startups And Code by John Mann

AI Is a Lousy Team Member (But a Great Mirror)

You don't need AI to be better, you need clarity.

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John Mann
Jun 29, 2025
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three people arguing with an AI holding a cup of coffee that reads, "let me code that for you".
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Let’s talk about that awkward moment when your AI assistant politely reminds you that your entire workflow is held together by duct tape and caffeine.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to actually work with AI—not just use it to generate headlines or rephrase emails, but to treat it like an intern who never sleeps, …

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