AI doesn’t magically fix broken systems — it makes the cracks impossible to ignore. 
That theme surfaced powerfully in a recent conversation where the global DORA community, AI-assisted software delivery, and the rise of hyperautomation all came together. 

Instead of focusing on tools alone, the discussion dove into how value stream mapping, platform engineering, and organisational culture are reshaping the way modern teams build and ship software. Insights from Davy Kenis, Dick Bevernage, and Nathen Harvey — Lead of the DORA Research Program at Google Cloud — highlighted a shared message: success in the AI era isn’t about doing more, but about doing things differently.