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In September, AI generated code has made up 17.25% of all Linux Kernel patches

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AyanamiKaine · 1789978561 · focus · HN ↗
I really don't know what to feel about AI generated code. It's clear that it improves velocity dramatically in code output. It has some value to it. But what is the cost?
While I code without the help of AI, sometimes I feel like I am being left behind.
Ohh you wrote only 400 lines today? I shipped a whole app while being in the gym... hits hard.
1. dev_hugepages · 1789978851 · focus · HN ↗
  If that makes you feel better, the guy who vibecoded an app in one sitting will probably have 0 clue on how the code works, the app itself will look like the average claude eyesore and the docs will be unreadable by humans without stimulants
  1. sysguest · 1789979809 · focus · HN ↗
    well even if the results are crap, it still has big economic influence:
    "since I can use AI to create this app this much, I'll pay you less"
    "although current AI made this crap, it'll outpace you eventually, so I'll pay you less"

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