Is Software Dead, or Just Not for Humans Anymore?

4 reasons traditional software is in trouble and where the money is moving to instead

Is Software Dead, or Just Not for Humans Anymore?

TL;DR

  • AI can reverse engineer and decompile many apps and games, leading to open-source clones.
  • Builders are creating personal AI-powered applications to replace bloated SaaS tools.
  • Enterprises are developing internal apps to replace expensive SaaS subscriptions.
  • Software is becoming agent-first, with AI agents being the main users.
  • The profitability of traditional software is declining, with money shifting to agent-centric software.