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AI-generated code is fast becoming the biggest enterprise security riskNews Security teams are scrambling to catch AI-generated flaws that appear correct before disaster strikes
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Is software optimization a lost art?In-depth With the rise in AI-generated code, software complexity, and constrained compute, could software optimization be making a comeback?
By Keri Allan Published
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Anthropic researchers warn AI could 'inhibit skills formation' for developersNews A research paper from Anthropic suggests we need to be careful deploying AI to avoid losing critical skills
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Developers in India are "catching up fast" on AI-generated codingNews Developers in the United States are leading the world in AI coding practices, at least for now
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Nearly half of software developers don’t check AI-generated codeNews A concerning number of developers are failing to check AI-generated code, exposing enterprises to huge security threats
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Microsoft is shaking up GitHub in preparation for a battle with AI coding rivalsNews The tech giant is bracing itself for a looming battle in the AI coding space
By Ross Kelly Published
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What's in store for software development in 2026?Analysis AI adoption is expected to continue transforming software development processes, but there are big challenges ahead
By Ross Kelly Published
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Microsoft wants to replace C and C++ with Rust by 2030News Windows won’t be rewritten in Rust using AI, according to a senior Microsoft engineer, but the company still has bold plans for embracing the popular programming language
By Ross Kelly Published
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OpenAI's 'Skills in Codex' service aims to supercharge agent efficiency for developersNews The Skills in Codex service will provide users with a package of handy instructions and scripts to tweak and fine-tune agents for specific tasks.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Why developers need to sharpen their focus on documentationNews Poor documentation is a leading frustration for developers, research shows, but many are shirking responsibilities – and it's having a huge impact on efficiency.
By Ross Kelly Published
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AI is creating more software flaws – and they're getting worseNews A CodeRabbit study compared pull requests with AI and without, finding AI is fast but highly error prone
By Nicole Kobie Published
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AI means you're probably going to need bigger developer teamsAnalysis Software developers may be forgiven for worrying about their jobs in 2025, but the end result of AI adoption will probably be larger teams, not an onslaught of job cuts.
By Ross Kelly Published
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