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Cui Multi-Company Developers

The Effects of Generative AI on High-Skilled Work: Evidence from Three Field Experiments with Software Developers

AI-focusedRestricted/RDCWorker-side
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Specific Type
Experimental AI usage evidence
Dataset Type
Cross-sectional
Institution
Microsoft; Accenture; Fortune 100 Company; MIT; Princeton
Institution Type
Academia; Industry
Level of Focus
Individual
Most Granular Level
Individual developer level
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
2023-2024
Frequency
One-time experiment
Sample Size
4,867 software developers
Geographic Detail
National (US)
Occupational Classification
Software developers
Industrial Classification
Technology/Software; Electronics manufacturing
Other Classification
Company; experience level; tenure
Key Variables
Pull requests completed; builds; commits; task completion rates; adoption rates
AI/Tech Tracking
GitHub Copilot usage and productivity tracking
Access Details
Company partnerships
Notes
Three separate field experiments; 26% increase in completed tasks; higher benefits for less experienced