August 16, 2022 Medium AI Coding · 1 min read

GitHub Copilot: 40% of code in active files written by AI

In one sentence GitHub publishes first real-world data: 40% of code in files with Copilot active is AI-generated. First quantitative benchmark on AI tools' actual impact on developer output.

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GitHub reveals that 40% of code written in files where Copilot is active comes directly from AI. It is the first time a company has published concrete data on the actual contribution of AI to code production. Developers using Copilot complete tasks up to 55% faster in controlled tests. These numbers shift the perception of Copilot from a convenience tool to a genuine productivity multiplier.

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GitHub, Microsoft

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GitHub Copilot