Are We Relying Too Much on AI to Build Products?

Hey PH community,

I’ve been noticing a shift — more and more products these days are AI-powered, AI-enhanced, or just... AI everything.

While the possibilities are exciting, I sometimes wonder:

• Are we moving too fast without fully thinking through the problems we’re solving?

• Are we relying on AI because it’s trendy — or because it genuinely improves the product?

What happens when everyone builds with the same tools and APIs?

Don't get me wrong — I’ve built with AI too, and it’s incredibly powerful. But I’ve also caught myself wondering whether the “AI layer” I added was truly necessary... or just expected.

So I’d love to ask:

👉 Where do you draw the line between innovation and overengineering?

👉 Is AI making us better builders — or more distracted ones?

Would love to hear your thoughts — especially from fellow founders, devs, and product people in the trenches.