Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed on the Lex Fridman Podcast how the company is measuring AI's impact on engineering productivity, estimating a 10% increase in capacity. Google tracks this metric by assessing additional hours freed up for engineers due to AI tools, like the internal coding assistant named 'Goose.' Pichai expressed optimism that further developments in AI's capabilities could lead to more significant advancements, and mentioned plans to hire more engineers in anticipation of expanding opportunities within the company.
Sundar Pichai noted in the Lex Fridman Podcast that they measure engineering productivity gain, with an estimated 10% increase attributed to AI tools being used by developers.
Google tracks engineering productivity by examining the weekly hours reclaimed by developers using AI, emphasizing that the aim is to enhance efficiency and enjoyment in engineering tasks.
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