Building the Future: Exploring the Fact-based Realities of AI-Assisted Coding

Explore the fact-based realities of AI-assisted coding in this 29-minute conference talk delivered by Adam Tornhill, CTO of CodeScene, at the 2024 GAIA Conference. Delve into the short- and long-term implications of using AI assistants for code writing, based on extensive research analyzing over 100,000 AI refactorings in real-world codebases. Debunk productivity claims surrounding today's AI assistants and discover how to distinguish between code-writing speed and true productivity. Witness real-world demonstrations of revolutionary technology supporting auto-generated code improvements without the associated risks. Learn how these novel tools address industry challenges like technical debt and emphasize the growing importance of code comprehension in the AI era. Gain insights from Adam Tornhill, a programmer with degrees in engineering and psychology, founder of CodeScene, and author of multiple books including "Your Code as a Crime Scene."