THE CHASM: THE SHAPE OF UNFINISHED AI CODEBASES

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AI codebases exhibit a unique, unpredictable pattern where programs appear polished but often hide deep, hidden issues leading to significant failures outside controlled demos. Unlike human-authored programs where gaps surface predictably, AI-generated software misleads with false performance tests or incomplete features, resulting in the need for frequent rewrites to address these deep-rooted flaws. Understanding and anticipating the underlying shape of these unfinished AI codebases is crucial to navigating and mitigating the challenges they present.