
Human-in-the-loop shows strong PMF. Full autonomy doesnt — yet.
CES 2026 Observations
- Only 2-3 of 10 developers effectively leverage coding agents
- Assembling right context matters more than the model
- Background agents running 30+ minutes produce “slop”
Strategic Implication
Design for human oversight, not full autonomy. The winning products augment workflows rather than replacing them.









