The Digital Press

AI coding assistants often feel like they boost productivity, but research shows they can actually slow down experienced developers while introducing security risks.

Why it matters: AI tools speed up boilerplate and scaffolding but slow senior developers due to review and debugging overhead.

The big picture: AI boosts productivity mainly for junior developers and simple tasks; complex, production-ready code still requires human effort.

The stakes: AI-generated code increases vulnerabilities, privilege escalations, and security review complexity, creating new attack surfaces and compliance risks.

Commenters say: Many highlight the productivity placebo effect and security concerns, agreeing AI helps beginners but complicates production-level software development.