With a team of over 62,000 engineers and scientists worldwide, Capgemini Engineering is dedicated to developing products for a diverse range of clients, from automotive manufacturers to software vendors.
When AI-powered code generation tools emerged in 2022, this global consultancy firm took notice, given that a significant portion of its business involves creating software products for clients undergoing digital transformation.
Capgemini’s research reveals that a majority of organizations will adopt generative AI (genAI) for software engineering within the next year. Currently, 30% are experimenting with it, and 42% plan to integrate it soon, with only 28% avoiding the technology altogether.
genAI is already contributing to writing a substantial portion of code, and this is projected to increase further in the coming year, according to Capgemini.
Three years ago, Jiani Zhang assumed the role of Chief Software Officer at Capgemini Engineering. She has witnessed the widespread use of genAI to enhance efficiency and productivity in software development teams. Despite its benefits, Zhang emphasizes that genAI is not yet suitable for production or creating a citizen developer workforce due to various challenges like security, intellectual property, and malware risks.
Jiani Zhang, Chief Software Officer at Capgemini Engineering
Capgemini
Despite the limitations, Zhang has leveraged AI-generated tools for less critical tasks, leading to significant improvements within her team. Computerworld recently interviewed Zhang about Capgemini Engineering’s AI utilization, and the following are excerpts from that conversation.
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Source from www.computerworld.com