Big in big tech: AI agents now code alongside developers

Big Tech is doubling down on AI-powered coding agents—intelligent tools that go beyond assisting developers to actively collaborating with them. This week, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI rolled out major upgrades that mark a shift in how software is built.

These agents don’t just generate code—they fix bugs, add features, and increasingly understand developer intent. The result? Compressed timelines, reduced manual grunt work, and the beginning of a fundamental shift in how programming teams function.

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