SMRTR ProgrammingApr 29, 2026Daily.dev

Google CEO Says 75% of New Code is AI-Generated

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that 75% of Google's new code is now AI-generated, up from 25% just 18 months ago. Engineers are shifting from writing code to overseeing autonomous AI agents that plan, execute, and refactor entire codebases. The trend is industry-wide, with Meta, Snap, and Microsoft making similar moves — but junior developers are paying the price, with employment down 20% since 2022.

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