17% Code Comprehension Reduction (AI-Assisted Developers)
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Description
Independent research cited by the VILA paper: developers in AI-assisted conditions scored 17% lower on code comprehension tests. Supports the paradox-of-supervision finding and the sixth evaluative lens (long-term capability preservation).
Key claims
- AI-assisted developers score 17% lower on code comprehension tests