It's no secret that AI models have come a long way since the early days. They've become one of the most useful tools available to developers around the world. At this point, AI feels as essential as our IDE. Many of us rely on it daily, and without it we sometimes feel slower or left behind.

But I've been thinking about one question lately.

Is AI actually making us faster?

Or does it simply make us feel more productive?

The Benchmark Illusion