There's no reason for software to be slow anymore

This article discusses how AI and LLMs are transforming software performance optimization, making it accessible to all developers. It argues that specialized performance work, once requiring rare skills, can now be done by anyone, leading to custom, workload-specific software. Examples include JIT compilers and regex engines optimized via AI agents. The author reflects on how this shift could eliminate slow software and enable more ambitious projects, while acknowledging risks and opportunities.