Do AI coding tools make experienced programmers slower?

Only in rare kernel code per one study. General tasks

What studies show AI boosts developer productivity ?

Microsoft/GitHub (55.8% faster), Anthropic (50% boost), Faros (21% more tasks, 98% more PRs).

Yes—RCT proves it halves task time. Even experts like DHH use it daily.

Everyone's parroting that one AI-slows-coders study. It's bullshit—limited to kernel hacking. Real data screams speedups up to 55%.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Viral '19% slower' study limited to low-level kernel code, ignores general tasks. 𝕏
Three studies show 10-55% speedups: Microsoft RCT (55.8%), Anthropic (50%), Faros (21% more tasks). 𝕏
AI enables 27% more 'nice-to-have' work; future models conquer even niches. 𝕏

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