Overview

• Nearly 5,000 technology professionals were surveyed, with 90% using AI at work and a median of two hours of daily interaction.
• More than 80% report higher productivity from AI tools, and 59% say code quality improves.
• Delivery throughput has rebounded from 2024’s slowdown, yet release stability remains a concern, according to DORA’s analysis.
• Developers rely heavily on AI despite a trust gap: 65% report heavy reliance, 30% trust outputs only a little or not at all, and 24% express high trust.
• DORA details seven team archetypes and a seven‑capability AI model to guide adoption, backed by standardized-effect analysis and over 100 hours of interviews.