How engineering leaders can better leverage AI in 2026

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We know that the vast majority of technology professionals believe that AI has increased their productivity. But what about their managers? 

Each of the nine engineering leaders we interviewed see artificial intelligence as an augmenter of their day-to-day work, taking care of some of the less interesting tasks.

And while most leaders are still working out how to be strategic about AI, generative chatbots have become a valuable brainstorming partner.

Reducing the boredom

For engineering leaders, the promise of AI is that it can open up more time for your team and get closer to other cross-organizational leaders.

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