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AI Tools Got Faster But Developers Didn't

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  • References studies showing experienced programmers took 19% longer on tasks when using AI tools, while believing themselves to be 24% faster — a confidence/performance inversion.
  • The gap is attributed to workflow friction, context-switching overhead, and over-reliance on AI output without adequate review.
  • Speed gains from AI tools are real at the individual task level but often negative at the workflow level due to integration costs and rework.
  • Practical takeaway: measure actual throughput including rework and review time, not perceived speed; the productivity dividend requires workflow redesign, not just tool adoption.