GitLab is betting a 19th-century economic theory will shape its AI era

GitLab is applying a 19th-century economic theory called Jevons Paradox to its AI strategy. The company believes increased AI efficiency may lead to greater overall resource use. This approach aims to guide GitLab's development of AI-powered developer tools.

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GitLab is laying off staff and rebuilding its platform from the ground up, betting that the AI era will create more software — and more demand for the tools that manage it.

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