"Findings from the company's 2025 State of Developer Ecosystem report show 85% of developers globally regularly use AI for activities such as coding. Similarly, nearly two-thirds (62%) use at least one AI coding assistant, agent, or code editor in their daily workflow. Yet drilling down into regional and national perception of the technology, it appears many UK developers aren't fully sold. More than a quarter (27%), for example, said they're still "uncertain" about the use of AI."
"This lingering uncertainty is reflected in daily use of the technology, JetBrains noted. The rate of those not using AI tools (16%) is more than double the global average, which currently stands at 7%. So what's behind this hesitancy? JetBrains attributed the stats to a "community that values understanding and control over early adoption" - and it's clear that several key aspects of the technology are a cause for concern. Code quality, security, and privacy are all notable areas in this regard."
Global developer AI usage is high: 85% regularly use AI for tasks such as coding, and 62% use at least one AI coding assistant, agent, or code editor daily. UK developers exhibit greater caution, with 27% uncertain about AI and 16% not using AI tools, versus a 7% global non-use rate. A higher share of UK developers (48%) prefer to stay hands-on with code reviews and testing compared with 38% internationally. Key drivers of hesitancy include concerns about code quality, security, and privacy. The community emphasis on understanding and control over early adoption reinforces cautious uptake.
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