20250711 - AI coders think they're 20% faster, but they're actually 19% slower

so much better with this month's model, bro Text version: https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/07/11/ai-coders-think-theyre-20-faster-but-theyre-actually-19-slower/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidgerard Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/A1529D5 Buy me nice things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q8VZW46J6DM6 Get an extremely cool Pivot to AI shirt or mug: https://pivot-to-ai.redbubble.com Sources: Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity (blog post) https://metr.org/blog/2025-07-10-early-2025-ai-experienced-os-dev-study/ Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity (paper) (PDF) https://metr.org/Early_2025_AI_Experienced_OS_Devs_Study.pdf Previously on Pivot to AI: Generative AI runs on gambling addiction — just one more prompt, bro! https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/06/05/generative-ai-runs-on-gambling-addiction-just-one-more-prompt-bro/ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWngvJnoPJA&list=UU9rJrMVgcXTfa8xuMnbhAEA Full Pivot to AI playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UU9rJrMVgcXTfa8xuMnbhAEA