It's natural to expect reliability from AI agents — but I don't think Cursor is a fair example. It's a developer tool deeply integrated with git, where every action can have serious consequences, as in any software development context.
Rather than blaming the agent, we should recognize that this behavior is expected. It’s not that AI is uniquely flawed — it's that we're automating a class of human communication problems that already exist.
This is less about broken tools and more about adjusting our expectations. Just like hunters had to learn how to manage gunpowder weapons after using bows, we’re now figuring out how to responsibly wield this new power.
After all, when something works exactly as intended, we already have a word for that: software.
Lol software is a field that pretty severely lacks rigor -- if software is "something that works exactly as intended", then you've had a very different experience in this industry then I have.
The GitHub repository line/abc-virtual-background-maker is a standalone React application designed for creating and downloading virtual background images enriched with customizable text elements1. It has the following features:
Customizable text overlay: You can add your name, company name, or other information for video calls.
Adjustable fonts and text placement: You can customize fonts and text field positions according to your preferences.
Organizable themes: You can create collections of background images, similar to folders, for easy management.
Image storage option: You can manage your background images on the GitHub repo or load them from a local directory.
Mirror image option: You can download a reversed version of the image to accommodate video feeds that flip your background horizontally.
Image upload capability: You can also upload your own picture to create personalized virtual backgrounds.
Customizable appearance: You can change the UI with your organization’s key color and name for a consistent look.
The app is easy to use and does not require any backend setup. You can find more details on building and running the app in the README.md file.
Rather than blaming the agent, we should recognize that this behavior is expected. It’s not that AI is uniquely flawed — it's that we're automating a class of human communication problems that already exist.
This is less about broken tools and more about adjusting our expectations. Just like hunters had to learn how to manage gunpowder weapons after using bows, we’re now figuring out how to responsibly wield this new power.
After all, when something works exactly as intended, we already have a word for that: software.