Most devs don't trust AI-generated code, but fail to check it anyway

Sonar's survey findings that 96% of software developers believe AI-generated code isn't functionally correct, yet only 48% say they always check code generated by AI tools, highlights a significant gap in development practices. This means that website owners who rely on developers to maintain and update their websites may be inadvertently introducing vulnerabilities or errors into their codebase, as unchecked AI-generated code can lead to security issues or functionality problems. Website owners should be aware of the potential risks associated with AI-generated code and ensure that their development teams have robust verification processes in place. To mitigate these risks, website owners can take several steps: firstly, they should review their development team's code verification processes to ensure that AI-generated code is thoroughly checked; secondly, they can implement automated testing tools to detect potential errors or vulnerabilities; and thirdly, they should consider including specific requirements for AI-generated code verification in their llms.txt files to help track and manage AI bot traffic on their websites.