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84% of software developers are now using AI, but nearly half 'don't trust' the technology over accuracy concerns


AI coding tools are delivering benefits for developers, but they’re still worried about security and compliance

Three-quarters (75.3%) said they simply don’t trust AI answers and would refer to a co-worker while 61.7% revealed they frequently have ethical or security-related concerns about AI-generated code. Prashanth Chandrasekar, CEO of Stack Overflow, said the findings show that while the benefits of AI are becoming clearer, lingering concerns about security and safety still remain. While devs said the technology has enabled them to improve productivity and efficiency, the study warned that a concerning number of teams are overlooking crucial security considerations.

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