The Hype Meets the Data: State of AI 2026 Results

Last month, I shared the open survey for the State of AI 2026, asking you to help replace the endless industry hype with actual, ground-level field data. The results are finally out, collected from 7,258 web developers . After reviewing the deep breakdown across every section—from models and agents to demographics and real-world pain points—the verdict is clear. AI-assisted coding is no longer a…