Apple and Anthropic have reportedly partnered to create a platform that will use AI to write, edit and test code for programmers. Apple has started rolling out the coding software to its own engineers. The company hasn’t decided whether to make it available to third-party app developers. The tool generates code or alterations in response to requests made by programmers through a chat interface. It also tests user interfaces and manages the process of finding and fixing bugs. Amazon, Meta, Google and several startups have also built AI assistants for writing and editing code. McKinsey said in 2023 that AI could boost the productivity of software engineering by 20% to 45%. This increased efficiency has far-reaching implications for businesses across industries, CPO and CTO Bob Rogers of Oii.ai told. AI-powered tools enable developers to create software and applications faster and with fewer resources. “Simple tasks such as building landing pages, basic website design, report generation, etc., can all be done with AI, freeing up time for programmers to focus on less tedious, more complex tasks,” Rogers said. “It’s important to remember that while generative AI can augment skills and help folks learn to code, it cannot yet directly replace programmers — someone still needs to design the system.”