I’ve been meaning to write down my thoughts about AI, specifically as it relates to programming, for a while now, but it has never seemed like the right time. Things have been changing rapidly since I first installed an “AI agent” on my PC 14 months ago. Every time I felt I’d gathered my thoughts, something changed: a new model, a new breakthrough, new techniques. It still doesn’t feel like the right time, but if I don’t write my thoughts now, I might forget them later. So here are my thoughts, my hopes, and my fears about AI in October 2026.