- Published on November 7, 2024
- In AI Features
Where the Hell is Devin?
The world’s first AI software engineer is struggling to find employment.
Image by Nalini Nirad
- By Supreeth Koundinya
In March this year, Cognition Labs released Devin, dubbed the ‘world’s first AI software engineer’. To put it briefly, Devin is a tool for developing code and building projects based on natural language inputs and user requests. It sounds similar to what Cursor and GitHub Copilot would do if they functioned as agents.
Over the last few months, we’ve seen a rise in AI code companion tools, from big names like Anthropic and GitHub Copilot to startups like Cursor. Devin, however, has been silent and done little to give competitors a run for their money.
This makes one wonder if Devin was incorrectly branded as the world’s first ‘AI software engineer’, a label that sparked a competitive frenzy among developers.
Developers have often faced the wrath of several unfo
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Supreeth Koundinya
Supreeth is an engineering graduate who is curious about the world of artificial intelligence and loves to write stories on how it is solving problems and shaping the future of humanity.
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