From Suggestion to Source: Why Provenance and Attribution Belong in Your CI/CD Pipeline

AI coding assistants have significantly accelerated software development, but this speed introduces risks related to the origins and licensing of generated code. Tabnine's Provenance and Attribution feature addresses these concerns by enabling developers to trace AI-generated code back to its original sources and licenses. This capability is especially powerful when integrated into CI/CD pipelines, where it automates license compliance checks, preventing non-permissive code from being merged into main branches. Such integration reduces potential legal and operational liabilities, creating an auditable compliance record and ensuring policy enforcement at the system level. As enterprises face strict compliance requirements, particularly in regulated industries, this approach not only mitigates risk but also provides a competitive advantage by demonstrating responsible AI governance to potential customers. By embedding provenance checks into the development process, organizations can move quickly while maintaining intellectual property integrity, ensuring a secure and trustworthy use of AI in software development.