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AI Technical Debt in 2026: The Numbers Nobody Wants to Hear
AI technical debt is accelerating: 211M lines analyzed show 48% more duplication, 60% less refactoring, and 7.2% less delivery stability per 25% AI adoption.
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AI technical debt is accelerating: 211M lines analyzed show 48% more duplication, 60% less refactoring, and 7.2% less delivery stability per 25% AI adoption.
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