The tools, libraries, frameworks etc. we have now make it a lot easier to build something that would have earlier cost a fortune in custom development. If anything, it's getting cheaper to build projects now.
Mostly it's because I'm facing a problem I don't know how to solve. And I'm expected to somehow predict when it'll be done.
Another scenario is when I'm asked for updates but in reality the status hasn't changed. And I can't say so because that would imply I've not done anything even though I've been busy searching for a solution.
More software outsourcing to places where the work can be done cheaper.
Now that wfh is becoming common, companies will start to realize that if most of their employees are working remotely, then they might as well hire from cheaper cities or countries.