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When AI Coding Costs More Than the Developer: What Gartner's 2028 Prediction Actually Means

On June 24, Gartner predicted that by 2028, AI coding tool costs will surpass the average developer salary. The prediction is directionally right. What most coverage missed is what determines which side of that curve your team ends up on.