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Generative AI is Writing More Code Than Ever, So Do We Still Need Developers?

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AI is increasingly generating code, with some companies reporting high percentages of AI-written code. However, this doesn't mean less work for developers, as AI often requires human guidance, review, and refactoring. The trend may lead to more code being written overall, including unnecessary or duplicate code, while developers remain crucial for architecture and problem-solving.

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