Welcome to Tech Talk. Today, we’re diving into a new survey from AI coding platform Qodo, shared exclusively with The Register. Turns out, 82 percent of developers tap AI coding tools weekly, and 78 percent say they boost productivity. But there’s a catch: 76 percent refuse to ship AI-generated code without a human review. As Qodo CEO Itamar Friedman puts it, “AI coding is a big net positive, but the gains aren’t evenly distributed.” A few power users see massive wins, while many stick to cautious, manual reviews.

The survey shows 81 percent of those using AI for code reviews report quality improvements, versus just 55 percent relying on manual checks. Yet hallucinations remain a headache—three-quarters of developers report syntax errors or phantom packages. Friedman’s advice? “Context is key for effectively using AI tools,” he says. Feed your AI models clear specs, tests, and documentation upfront to avoid garbage in, garbage out.

That’s it for today’s brief—your one-minute AI update. Thanks for listening!
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