Another Microsoft team admits it’s struggling to handle flood of AI-generated code

A recent Microsoft Edge team disclosure reveals the company is grappling with an overwhelming influx of AI-generated code leading to delays in handling extensions. In a post, the Edge team admitted that AI-assisted coding has enabled developers to build extensions at an unprecedented pace, resulting in more developers building, iterating, and submitting extensions.

However, Microsoft's efforts to vet these extensions before allowing users to install them have strained the review process due to regular layoffs reducing the workforce. To tackle this issue, Microsoft has introduced automation for many repeatable validation checks in the review process and streamlined how reviews move through the pipeline.

The team insists that this does not compromise their review standards or reduce the checks an extension must pass; instead, it aims to identify known policy violations and security issues more consistently while allowing reviewers to focus on complex cases requiring human judgment. This approach promises a more efficient review process, enabling extensions to move through the pipeline faster while maintaining high quality and security standards.

Additionally, Microsoft plans to refresh the "Featured" badge it applies to Edge add-ons every 15 days, allowing high-quality extensions to earn recognition sooner and providing developers with faster feedback on their investments in quality. Ultimately, these changes aim to enhance the user experience by offering a more up-to-date view of extensions that meet Microsoft's quality standards.