At the time of writing this book, the entire software industry is abuzz with AI. Every company is experimenting with generative AI (Gen AI) to boost productivity while relying on fewer people. They're auditing roles and processes to identify where AI can take over—accelerating output without the need to expand headcount. AI is the shiny new tool that behaves like a human, and for many, it seems like the long-awaited answer to the age-old question of how to maximize blue-collar productivity—a question that has haunted management theorists and productivity gurus for decades.