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A UC Berkeley study shows that AI coding agents like Claude Code are fueling a 'productivity panic' among developers and executives.

Ironically, those offloading work to AI are often working longer hours. The study challenges simple narratives about AI and productivity gains.

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A UC Berkeley study shows that AI coding agents like Claude Code are fueling a 'productivity panic' among developers and executives. Ironically, those offloading work to AI are often working longer hours. The study challenges simple narratives about AI and productivity gains.