In 2025, AI tools are no longer experimental – they’re essential. Over 80% of developers use AI daily, 85% report productivity gains, and a majority say code quality has improved. At Simplico, we were proud to contribute to TechReviewer.co’s recent survey, which explores how development workflows are being reshaped by AI.
The report shows that developers now rely on AI for documentation, debugging, knowledge search, and even testing. However, human verification remains crucial – nearly two-thirds of respondents say verifying AI-generated code takes as long or longer than writing it from scratch. And 85% still worry about copyright and privacy issues in AI training data.
TechReviewer outlines 5 key recommendations for software companies aiming to make the most of AI while managing risks:
- Formalize AI governance and disclosure policies
- Integrate human + automated code verification
- Use AI in high-impact areas (code, docs, bug fixes)
- Invest in team training and upskilling
- Address ethical and legal risks proactively
Looking ahead, the next big leap will be agent-based development – AI tools that open pull requests, run full test suites, and even ship updates autonomously. As AI matures, balancing automation with accountability becomes essential.