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AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software

An Ars Technica piece argues that AI coding agents can produce large volumes of code without translating that output into more finished, working software. The discussion centers on the gap between raw code generation and real delivered products, and whether AI tools actually raise developer productivity. Readers in developer communities are debating the claim, with many sharing their own experiences of agent-generated code requiring substantial human review and rework.

Why now: Developers and tech readers are actively debating whether AI coding tools genuinely improve software output or just inflate code volume.

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