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AI Now Writes Up to 30% of Microsoft Code, Meta Targets 50% by 2026

Tech leaders Satya Nadella and Mark Zuckerberg reveal AI's increasing role in software development at Meta’s LlamaCon conference.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaking on stage.
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Satya Nadella and Mark Zuckberg

Overview

  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that 20–30% of the company’s code is now generated by AI, with the proportion steadily growing.
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg projected that AI will handle half of Meta’s software development within the next year, advancing projects like the Llama AI models.
  • Google CEO Sundar Pichai previously reported that over 25% of new code at Google is AI-generated, reflecting an industry-wide trend.
  • Companies like Shopify and Duolingo are integrating AI into workforce decisions, with policies requiring proof that AI cannot perform certain roles before hiring humans.
  • AI tools are excelling in generating new code, particularly in languages like Python, while showing limitations in maintaining legacy languages like C++.