This week in AI coding news, experienced developers might be slower when using AI coding tools according to a new study. The research showed they took 19% longer to finish tasks even though they felt more productive.

On the positive side, Google released big updates for Firebase developers including new AI agent modes and Gemini CLI integration. This helps developers build smarter AI helpers.

Google also spent $2.4 billion to bring Windsurf's coding tech and team into DeepMind. This shows how important AI coding talent has become.

A survey found 73% of tech leaders now make AI their top priority. They use AI to automate tasks, test software, and fix errors. Surprisingly, 55% of companies created new jobs because of AI.

While AI tools aren't perfect yet, they're changing how we code. Developers should focus on quality and safety as these tools improve.