2025 was for AI what 2010 was for cloud

This article by Charity Majors draws a parallel between the adoption of cloud computing around 2010 and the current state of AI in 2025, particularly in developer tools. The author recounts early cloud experiments at Linden Lab with EC2 and S3, noting how experimental tech quickly became mainstream. Similarly, she argues that AI has shifted from a satellite, experimental technology to a foundational, mainstream one in software engineering. The piece reflects on changing industry attitudes toward AI, urging SREs and developers to engage critically rather than dismiss it as hype. It provides a tech industry perspective on AI's integration into everyday development and operations.