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AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software

L3 · BuilderResearchHacker News· 10/12/2026

Critical evidence for builders evaluating ROI of AI coding tools in real workflows.

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Harvard study finds AI coding agents increase code output by 30% but create review bottlenecks, resulting in no net gain in software production or employment reduction.

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