METR: Anthropic researchers claim AI is speeding them up by 12x
we_are_mammals · reddit · 2026-11-07
Anthropic researchers reportedly say AI is accelerating their work by 12x, per METR-related coverage.
That figure is far more aggressive than most measured productivity studies — METR's own earlier RCT found experienced devs were 19% slower with AI tools — so the measurement methodology and task types behind this claim are worth scrutiny. The post only relays the headline; details await the full report.
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