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Study finds AI tools made open source software developers 19 percent slower

Hacker News - AI
Jul 15, 2025 18:41
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A new study found that open source software developers using AI coding tools were 19 percent slower than those not using such tools. The findings suggest that, contrary to expectations, current AI assistants may hinder productivity in some developer workflows, raising questions about their effectiveness and integration in real-world coding environments.

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/07/study-finds-ai-tools-made-open-source-software-developers-19-percent-slower/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44574465 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
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