Daily Tech Headlines Goldman Sachs Is Integrating An Autonomous AI Software Engineer Named Devin - DTH
Jul 11, 2025
Meta Platforms is under fire for its 'pay-or-consent' model, facing potential new antitrust charges in the EU. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs is taking a bold step by integrating an autonomous AI software engineer named Devin into their operations. A recent study raised eyebrows, revealing that AI coding assistants may actually slow down developers by 19%. Additionally, the podcast touches on shifts in the tech landscape, including Samsung's latest wearable tech and ethical considerations in AI.
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Meta's EU Antitrust Risk
- Meta Platforms is unlikely to change its pay-or-consent model, risking new EU antitrust charges and heavy fines.
- Meta claims its model complies with the Digital Markets Act and accuses the EU Commission of discrimination.
Goldman Sachs Integrates AI Engineer Devin
- Goldman Sachs is adopting Devin, an autonomous AI software engineer, to assist its 12,000 human developers.
- Devin can complete complex software tasks with minimal human intervention, as tested since last year.
AI Coding Assists Can Slow Developers
- A study found AI coding assistants slowed experienced developers by 19% on familiar projects, contrary to expectations.
- This challenges popular belief that AI tools always boost software engineering productivity significantly.