You’re definitely not alone that “Step 5 bottleneck” is where most AI-assisted teams hit reality.
Right now, most teams aren’t fully automating reviews yet. The common pattern I’m seeing is a hybrid approach, not purely human or purely automated.
AI generates code → Automated checks (linting, tests, security, architecture rules) → Targeted human review (not full manual review)
👉 The key shift: humans review intent + architecture, not every line.