AI coding tools could make experienced software engineers less productive, a new study suggests

Experienced software developers using AI code editors saw a 19% decrease in productivity, according to a new METR study.

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• AI coding assistants decreased experienced software developers' productivity by 19%, a new METR study suggests.
• The study found developers were overconfident in the AI tools, expecting a 20% productivity boost even after using them.
• Critics caution that AI code editors have advanced since the February study period and that the results are site-specific.