Only a small share of developers (just 3.8%) report experiencing both low hallucinations and high confidence in shipping AI-generated code. These are the teams truly benefiting from AI in production. They trust the suggestions, ship faster, and close the loop with high-quality feedback. Among this low-hallucination group, those who also feel confident (17%) report: 1.3× higher likelihood of seeing code quality gains (44% vs. 35%) 2.5× greater confidence in shipping AI code (24% vs. 9%) This is the group we think of as the “sweet spot”—and within it, over half (53%) report clear improvements in code quality. This suggests a strong link between accuracy, quality, and confidence. When developers see both fewer errors and higher-quality output, they’re much more likely to trust the AI and use it in production. We also see that low hallucinations make developers 1.3× more likely to say AI has improved code quality (44% vs. 35% overall). Still, most developers—even those with accurate output—remain hesitant. That’s where automated quality checks can close the gap.
First seen: 2025-06-12 13:49
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