Hacker NewsSaturday · May 16, 2026FREE

I believe there are entire companies right now under AI psychosis

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In a tweet, Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp, expressed concern about what he calls 'AI psychosis' affecting entire companies. He suggests that many organizations are rushing to incorporate AI into their products and operations without a clear understanding of the technology's capabilities or a strategic rationale. This trend, he argues, results in significant waste of engineering resources and can lead to products that fail to address real user needs. Hashimoto's critique comes amid a broader industry debate about the hype cycle surrounding AI, with some experts cautioning against overinvestment in AI without measurable returns. The tweet has sparked discussion among developers and tech leaders about the importance of maintaining a critical perspective on AI adoption.

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Developers should critically evaluate AI adoption to avoid wasted effort and misguided product decisions.

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