AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub’s Copilot, Cursor AI and ChatGPT have swiftly transitioned from intriguing gadgets to indispensable sidekicks for modern developers. A recent survey by Stack Overflow revealed that over 76% of developers now rely on these assistants, with more than 80% reporting significant productivity improvements by using AI code generators & augmented code editors. These “virtual teammates” simplify complex tasks, streamline development workflows, and significantly accelerate project timelines. But with every innovation comes new risks. AI coding assistants occasionally generate what’s known as “hallucinations”, confident recommendations for software packages that simply don’t exist. A recent study by researchers […]
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