The Digital Press

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that between 20% to 30% of the company’s code is generated by AI, with stronger AI assistance in Python than in C++. This highlights growing AI integration in software development but raises questions about measurement methods.

Why it matters: AI-generated code is becoming a significant part of software development, potentially reshaping programming practices.

The big picture: Microsoft and Google claim similar AI code generation figures, but methodologies lack transparency and clarity.

The stakes: Overstating AI’s role without clear metrics may mislead on AI’s true impact and capabilities in coding.

Commenters say: Many doubt these percentages, questioning whether AI writes complex code or just boilerplate, and call for clearer measurement standards.