AI Code Generation: Accuracy and Confidence are Key
Only 3.8% of developers report experiencing both low hallucinations and high confidence in shipping AI-generated code. These are the teams truly benefiting from AI in production. They trust the suggestions, ship faster, and close the loop with high-quality feedback. Among this low-hallucination group, those who are also confident (17%) report a 1.3x higher likelihood of seeing code quality gains (44% vs. 35%) and 2.5x greater confidence in shipping AI code (24% vs. 9%). This is the 'sweet spot,' where over half (53%) report clear improvements in code quality. This highlights the strong link between accuracy, quality, and confidence: developers seeing fewer errors and higher-quality output are much more likely to trust and use AI in production. Low hallucinations make developers 1.3x more likely to report improved code quality (44% vs. 35% overall), but most developers, even with accurate output, remain hesitant. Automated quality checks can bridge this gap.