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AI coding agents generate more code, but not more software

A new report argues that AI coding assistants are producing larger volumes of code without a matching increase in finished, working software. The piece suggests that raw output from automated agents does not translate into more useful products, reigniting debate over how much productivity AI tools actually deliver to development teams.

Why now: Developers and tech commentators are debating whether AI tools genuinely improve software productivity or just inflate code volume.

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