Why We Don’t Let Copilots Fly the Plane: Ivan Gekht on AI Coding Assistants

AI coding tools promise velocity, but often deliver noise. In a sobering CIO.com piece, researchers found that many devs aren’t actually gaining much from coding assistants—at least not in the ways that matter most: productivity, correctness, or architectural soundness.

Gehtsoft CEO Ivan Gekht has been vocal about the limits of generative tools in high-stakes development:

“AI can generate syntax. But it can’t reason about risk, architecture, or edge cases under pressure.”

At Gehtsoft, we use AI deliberately—as a surgical tool, not a crutch. Our devs pair AI suggestions with rigorous review, real-world constraints, and battle-tested patterns. Because in regulated, mission-critical domains, correctness isn’t optional—and code that looks right isn’t enough.

Our verdict? Copilots can help—but only if you already know how to land the plane.

Read the full article: Devs Gaining Little — If Anything — From AI Coding Assistants (CIO.com)

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