State of Devs survey results: half of developers now generate 75%+ of their code with AI

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The State of Devs 2026 survey finds that half of developers now generate 75% or more of their code using AI, alongside data on developers' attitudes toward AI, perceived risks, and company policies.

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# State of Devs 2026: AI Source: [https://2026.stateofdevs.com/en-US/ai](https://2026.stateofdevs.com/en-US/ai) AI Views What proportion of the code you produce is AI\-generated? On a scale going from 100% negative to 100% positive, what is your overall opinion regarding AI? Which of these general AI risks and issues are you most concerned about? 04 Negative cognitive impacts 09 Copyright and ethics issues What's your company's stance regarding AI usage? 1 My company discourages AI use 2 My company is neutral towards AI 3 My company encourages AI use, but it does not affect my behavior 4 My company encourages AI use, and I use AI more than I otherwise would as a result AI tools have had a positive impact overall on my mental state What else would you like to to add regarding your general outlook about AI? #### View:

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