Developers Felt 20% Faster With AI. They Were 19% Slower.

Despite feeling significantly more productive with AI assistants, a key study found that experienced developers were actually slower and produced more flawed code. AI-generated code often contains more logic errors and security issues, leading teams to spend more time on debugging. These tools act as powerful amplifiers for team culture, making good teams more efficient while causing disorganized teams to accumulate technical debt at an accelerated rate. A major long-term