Kuriti Bottom, mentioned 8 times across podcast episodes and expert conversations analyzed by Sonic.
Despite online discussion, the actual penetration of coding agents among engineers in companies outside the Bay Area is still very low.
By the end of 2026, there will be a rise in 'background' or 'proactive' agents that understand user workflows to anticipate needs and complete work autonomously.
The knowledge gained by a company through the difficult process of iterating and solving problems with AI, described as 'pain', is what translates into a competitive moat.