AI tools don’t always boost productivity. A recent study from Model Evaluation and Threat Research found that when 16 software developers were asked to perform tasks using AI tools, they took longer ...

AI tools may slow down experienced developers instead of boosting productivity, according to a 2025 experiment.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Contrary to popular belief, using cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools slowed down experienced software developers when they were working in codebases familiar to them, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gary Drenik is a writer covering AI, analytics and innovation. The role of the software developer is undergoing a significant ...

Software engineering is among the many fields being changed with the fast progress in large language models (LLMs). In a few years, LLMs have evolved from advanced code autocomplete tools to AI agents ...

In one recent study, AI hampered the productivity of software developers. AI tools don’t always boost productivity. A new study from Model Evaluation and Threat Research found that when 16 software ...