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title: "Discussion on \"Suddenly everyone is building an AI software factory\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Suddenly everyone is building an AI software factory\". The term is fifty years old and having its third moment. Cursor is teaching it, vendors are naming themselves after it, and no benchmark for any of it exists yet."
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# [Suddenly everyone is building an AI software factory](https://hashnode.com/blog/ai-software-factory?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The term is fifty years old and having its third moment. Cursor is teaching it, vendors are naming themselves after it, and no benchmark for any of it exists yet.

Jul 27 · 10 min read · hashnode.com  
Updated Oct 29  
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## Written by

[Syed Fazle Rahman](https://hashnode.com/@fazlerocks)

@fazlerocks · San Francisco, USA

  
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Co-founder, Hashnode and currently building Buildful and Bug0.

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## Responses 5

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[Julian Neagu](https://hashnode.com/@julianneagulab)

[Aug 5](https://hashnode.com/posts/ai-software-factory/6a6759b849e91f7f3b5a53a0/comment/6a7323781a1a30246febd1d3)

I like the idea of humans moving from coding to reviewing. Feels right. But the review step can get messy fast if the agent sends too many PRs.

[Sanoary Istiaque](https://hashnode.com/@istyy)

[Jul 29](https://hashnode.com/posts/ai-software-factory/6a6759b849e91f7f3b5a53a0/comment/6a6989dc0e1e0f823306eff9)

This is a great breakdown of how the “AI software factory” mindset is changing development. The idea of turning software creation into a more automated, repeatable pipeline really aligns with how modern teams are scaling faster. As AI continues to handle more of the coding, testing, and even decision-making layers, developers are shifting from builders to orchestrators which is both exciting and a bit challenging. Curious to see how teams balance speed with quality and control as this evolves.

[BespokeCue](https://hashnode.com/@bespokecue)

[Jul 29](https://hashnode.com/posts/ai-software-factory/6a6759b849e91f7f3b5a53a0/comment/6a697cb05416ca20c1957d52)

I think the most valuable point here isn't whether "AI software factory" is real or just another buzzword. It's that the industry still lacks a shared benchmark for measuring delivery outcomes. Until we can compare systems on merge quality, verification, review load, and production success, most conversations will remain driven by demos and narratives rather than evidence.

[Synfinity Dynamics Pvt Ltd](https://hashnode.com/@synfinity-dynamics)

[Jul 28](https://hashnode.com/posts/ai-software-factory/6a6759b849e91f7f3b5a53a0/comment/6a689088e29af675eb992ea5)

The idea is compelling, but the missing benchmarks are the real story here. Until reliability and cost are measured openly, “AI software factory” remains more promise than proof.

[Farhana Yasmin](https://hashnode.com/@Farha)

[Jul 27](https://hashnode.com/posts/ai-software-factory/6a6759b849e91f7f3b5a53a0/comment/6a677fa127572a072bd92a48)

Nice read Fazle. Interesting to see how software building and terms are fast evolving.