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Why AI Productivity Gains Disappear From Your Velocity Chart
August 26, 2026

Why AI Productivity Gains Disappear From Your Velocity Chart

AI made your team faster, then velocity went flat again. Story points re-anchor to the team's own speed — here's why the gain vanishes and how to fix it.

AI made your team faster, then velocity went flat again. Story points re-anchor to the team's own speed — here's why the gain vanishes and how to fix it.