GenAI to augment more than 25% of software design, development, and testing in the next two years

Generative AI (Gen AI) is set to assist the software workforce in more than 25% of software design, development, and testing work in the next two years, according to the Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report, “Turbocharging software with generative AI: How organisations can realise the full potential of generative AI for software engineering.”

Transforming function

Around 80% of software professionals believe that Gen AI tools and solutions will significantly transform their function by automating simpler repetitive tasks.

The report found that 90% of organisations have yet to scale. However, organisations already using GenAI reported that it fostered innovation (61%) and improved software quality (49%). It also improved the productivity of their software engineering functions by 7 to 18% on average and saved time for certain specialised tasks by as much as 35%.

GenAI risks

The report also revealed that 63% of software professionals use unauthorised Gen AI tools without proper governance and oversight, exposing organisations to functional, security, and legal risks like hallucinated code, code leakage, and IP issues. 

“We must remember that the true value will emerge from a holistic software engineering approach, beyond deploying a single ‘new’ tool. This involves addressing business needs with robust and relevant design, establishing comprehensive developer workspaces and assistants, implementing quality and security gates, and setting up effective software teams,” Pierre-Yves Glever, head of Global Cloud & Custom Applications at Capgemini, said.