Interesting take, consistent with the surprising @METR_Evals study that showed coders using AI tools took a hit on productivity even they imagined otherwise.
#### Gergely Orosz
@GergelyOrosz · 3h ago
The more I use AI tools, the more I have to admit that I'm not that much more productive... I simply FEEL that much more productive. In reality, the context switching of kicking several things off wipes out my perceived productivity gains. At least in many/most cases!
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Gary Marcus discusses the 'AI productivity paradox,' citing a METR study that suggests AI coding tools may not actually increase productivity as perceived.
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The author comments on the productivity paradox in software development, referencing a study by METR. He validates the observation that while users may feel more productive using AI tools, the reality—often obscured by context switching and tool overhead—may show a decline in actual productivity. This adds a critical perspective to the ongoing debate about AI-assisted development.
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