JetBrains AI

Most enterprises claim to govern their AI use. They have policy documents, review boards, approval flows, and sandbox environments. On paper, control exists. Then agents enter real software delivery workflows.

This opinion piece by JetBrains’ Team Lead in AI Development Experience reflects on key takeaways from NeurIPS 2025, a major AI research conference. It explains why these insights matter and considers related signals emerging from other recent research.

Every untested component and ill-specified feature becomes louder when AI enters the mix.

Every developer recognises the trade-off. You can take the shortcut that delivers today but breaks tomorrow, or choose the slower approach that earns lasting confidence.