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AI startup claims to automate app making but actually just uses humans

DEV.to AIΒ·April 18, 2026

This article analyzes the case of the startup Engineer.ai (now Builder.ai), which claimed to automate app development with AI but actually relied on human outsourcing. The piece serves as a critical reality check for developers regarding the hype and false promises in the artificial intelligence landscape.

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