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Cognition AI's Devin: Disappointing Performance Sparks Job Fears

1/24/2025

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Cognition AI's Devin, touted as the first AI software engineer, faces backlash for its disappointing performance. Launched in March 2024, it managed to complete a mere 15% of tasks, frequently chasing unattainable solutions. This troubling inefficiency has sparked fears among software engineers about their job security, despite the technology's promising potential.

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Cognition AI's Devin, touted as the first AI software engineer, faces backlash for its disappointing performance. Launched in March 2024, it managed to complete a mere 15% of tasks, frequently chasing unattainable solutions. This troubling inefficiency has sparked fears among software engineers about their job security, despite the technology's promising potential.