
Developers Refuse to Work Without AI, Studies Question Gains
Developers are increasingly unwilling to work without AI coding tools, but research from METR, Singapore Management University, and others suggests AI may not boost productivity and could increase long-term maintenance costs. Tokenmaxxing trends have led to budget blowouts at Amazon and Uber, while self-reported gains conflict with data showing higher defect rates and maintenance burdens. Experts recommend humans retain oversight on architecture and security.
