Hi everyone, Creator X here đź‘‹
Hope you're all doing well! First off, how are you doing? How are your projects coming along — are they moving forward? Or are you on a much-needed break?
Lately, I had a deep conversation with a good friend of mine about the future of AI and the overall direction of the space. And honestly, I think we really need to sit down and talk about what’s going on.
What's Happening in the AI Space?
We were talking about how there used to be this massive wave of people building with purpose — to improve industries, enhance life, and push boundaries. Then came the AI boom. Everyone jumped into building the "next big AI tool."
Thousands of tools popped up. Startups got funded overnight. It was exciting!
Then... it kinda slowed down.
Next came the agent wave — automation tools like n8n, Multi-Agent Frameworks, MCPs. That was the new shiny thing. And sure, that's cool — people want to invest in what's trending.
But here's the thing:
What happened to the core mission?
Where’s the integration of AI into robotics, cybersecurity, 3D printing, medicine, or engineering?
What happened to meaningful AI in education?
What happened to projects that were created to truly solve problems?
A Pattern I'm Noticing...
It feels like many developers are entering the space, trying to cash in quickly, and then they vanish.
🚀 Launch → 💰 Monetize → 🫥 Disappear.
Now, don’t get me wrong — we all want to earn. And that’s valid.
But what happened to building with purpose and building a business?
Is that balance lost?
We still see the power of open source. So we know people are building for the greater good. But lately, it’s feeling like…
- Customers are becoming data points.
- Startups get bought and shut down by big corps.
- Impact is replaced with hype.
Just Some Thoughts...
This post isn’t a rant — it’s a reflection.
I think it’s time we start asking bigger questions again.
đź’¬ What are we really building for?
đź’ˇ Can we still innovate with values and make a profit?
🧱 Is the age of meaningful builders still alive?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments — or just drop a “hi” if you’re up for a chat.
Until next time,
Creator X 🚀
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