Simon Willison's commentary points to a potentially systemic risk: when strategic direction becomes decoupled from practical experience, it can lead to misallocated resources and technical debt. The pressure to conform to an AI-centric narrative, whether to secure contracts or retain employment, may be suppressing necessary skepticism and critical evaluation. In our view, this environment could lead to a wave of failed projects and disillusionment, where the actual capabilities of current AI tools fail to meet the inflated expectations driving investment. The industry may be building on a foundation of performative adoption rather than genuine utility.