18/08/2026
⚠️ AI Can Write Code—But Can You Trust It?
AI coding tools are undoubtedly helpful. They can generate functions, explain errors and save us hours of work. But there is one problem: AI-generated code may look completely correct while still containing hidden logical or security errors.
According to the Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025:
• 66% of developers are frustrated by AI solutions that are “almost right.”
• 45% say debugging AI-generated code sometimes takes longer than writing it themselves.
• 46% distrust the accuracy of AI tools, while only 33% trust them.
As a computer science teacher, I believe students should use AI—but they should never stop thinking because of it.
Before using AI-generated code in a real project:
✅ Read and understand every line
✅ Test normal and unusual inputs
✅ Check for security vulnerabilities
✅ Verify the output independently
✅ Never submit code you cannot explain
AI can generate code in seconds, but it cannot take responsibility when that code fails.
The most valuable developer is not the person who generates code fastest. It is the person who can understand, test and improve it.
Use AI as your assistant—not as a replacement for your own thinking.
Source: [Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025](https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2025/ai)