AIBearisharXiv – CS AI · 3h ago7/10
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Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Fragility: AI Labor Substitution and the Erosion of Sustainable Capability
A research paper argues that AI labor substitution in software development and knowledge work creates a false efficiency illusion by masking dependence on human expertise rather than truly replacing it. While organizations appear to reduce costs and accelerate output through AI adoption, they risk eroding foundational human capabilities that are slow to rebuild, increasing long-term fragility despite short-term gains.