AI Now Writes Over 25% of Google's New Code, Says CEO

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai highlights AI's role in boosting coding efficiency, despite concerns over errors and job security.

During Google's Q3 2024 earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that AI generates more than a quarter of the company's new code, which is then reviewed by human engineers.
AI-assisted coding aims to increase productivity and efficiency, but it raises concerns about potential job losses and coding errors.
Studies have shown that AI-generated code can introduce bugs and security issues, despite engineers' belief in its reliability.
Google's use of AI in coding is part of a broader industry trend, with a majority of developers reporting the use or planned use of AI tools.
Google's AI initiatives also include new products like the Gemini chatbot and Notebook Language Model, as well as AI enhancements to Google Search.