Subj : Software workers across the globe are excited to get using Gen AI
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Jul 15 2024 10:15:05

Software workers across the globe are excited to get using Gen AI at work

Date:
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:01:18 +0000

Description:
Generative AI promises huge efficiency improvements for software workers, but 
companies need to keep up with the pace.

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An overwhelming majority (85%) of the global software workforce expect to use 
GenAI tools within the next two years, new research has found 

A Capgemini survey of nearly 2,200 senior execs and software professionals 
has highlighted the widespread adoption of AI among developers, where the 
technology promises to vastly improve efficiency. 

Four in five software professionals believed that GenAI will significantly 
transform their roles by automating simpler, repetitive and administrative 
tasks, freeing them up more time to focus on meaningful work. AI to transform 
software development 

Despite being in the early stages of adoption, where nine in 10 organizations 
are yet to scale their efforts, those with GenAI initiatives in place have 
already reported things like improved innovation (61%) and higher software 
quality (49%). 

The study also addresses continued concern that the technology may displace 
human workers. Capgemini revealed that organizations plan to use the freed 
time to develop new software features (50%) and to upskill their workforce 
(47%), underscoring its role as a tool to help human workers and not replace 
them. 

On the flip end, reducing headcount was the least favored approach, with only 
4% of the organizations surveyed considering doing so. 

However, concerns have been raised about the security and legal risks of 
using generative AI in the workplace, with companies failing to keep up with 
both trends and worker demands. Nearly half (46%) of software engineers are 
using GenAI, however two-thirds (63%) of those admit to using unauthorized 
versions, which could lead to hallucinations, leaks and other IP issues. 

Pierre-Yves Glever, Head of Global Cloud & Custom Applications at Capgemini, 
commented: [Generative AIs] impact on coding efficiency and quality is 
measurable and proven However, we must remember that the true value will 
emerge from a holistic software engineering approach, beyond deploying a 
single new tool. 

Glever concluded: This involves addressing business needs with robust and 
relevant design, establishing comprehensive developer workspaces and 
assistants, implementing quality and security gates, and setting up effective 
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