Ethics in AI pair programming

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into programming, posing ethical questions about its use in code assistance tools like Tabnine. AI's role in coding is significant due to the shortage of skilled programmers and the complexity of managing remote or overseas teams. While AI can help streamline development by understanding existing code and preventing errors, it relies on the quality of the data it is trained on, often sourced from company code or open-source projects, which requires careful consideration of licensing and provenance. The risk of plagiarism, ethical lapses in code stewardship, and reduced innovation due to AI-generated code are concerns, as over-reliance on AI might lead to more uniform, less innovative, and potentially more vulnerable code. As AI becomes more pervasive in technology, the ethical implications of its use in programming deserve attention and discussion.