New Test Shows AI Coders Still Fail at Long Tasks
If you use AI to help write code, you might be overestimating its abilities.
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- AI coding assistants ace short tests but fail at realistic, long coding sessions.
- This gap means developers may waste time fixing AI mistakes instead of saving time.
- Current AI benchmarks are unrealistic, so progress may be slower than expected.
Why It Matters
If you rely on AI for coding, it might not save as much time as promised.