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- Google issues engineer-developed guidance on using AI for coding
- Around one-third of the company's code is now AI-generated
- Other companies are also using AI more to code
Google has issued new usage guidance and best practices for its internal developers using generative AI to help them code, and it may not come as a surprise the tech giant is pushing the security agenda.
Following a period of experimenting with AI and determining its use cases, the document was actually created by engineers (via 9To5Google) before getting approved and disseminated.
The guidance broadly encourages developers to adopt AI to boost productivity, enable faster iteration and enhance product development, however the importance of humans in maintaining security is stressed.
Google shares AI coding guidelines with workersThe guidance reportedly covers using AI for coding assistance, its limitations and building AI-based systems. However, Google also noted it wants to see workers adopt AI in other regions of their work to help boost productivity further.
Nevertheless, humans clearly remain an integral part of the development process, with code review, security and maintenance all areas that require further work.
"Our engineering teams are already regularly using our AI tools for coding, fixing bugs, and much more," the company confirmed.
"These recommendations and best practices, developed by a group of software engineers at Google, are designed to help all SWEs across the company get the most out of AI in their day-to-day work."
The push comes amid growing industry-wide adoption of GenAI in software engineering. Earlier in 2025, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that around one-third of the company's code is now AI-generated.
Other companies, including Microsoft and Meta, are also increasing the amount of AI-generated code they use, and a recent study found that 30.1% of US Python code on GitHub was AI-generated.
Google's most formal guidance on AI in coding to date could also go on to inform policies for other companies. It also highlights the company's growing reliance on generative AI tools.
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A Fortnite Superman skin is set to be added next week, based on the new version as featured in James Gunn's Superman. Interestingly, players can actually unlock the skin now, though there will still be additional cosmetics to get once the pass goes live for everyone.
What's new in Fortnite?(Image credit: Epic Games)Fortnite just launched Blitz Mode. It's a bitesized battle royale mode that's perfect for mobile devices. Matches run five minutes, and there's all manner of mythic weapons and items to loot as you go. Elsewhere, there's a new Squid game collaboration that adds Game Guards, new modes to play, and other items to earn. We're still deep into Season 3 at the moment, but there will be a new season to enjoy next month.
Now that a brand new season of Fortnite has launched. There's a completely fresh map to try out, and the addition of a superhero ranking system. There are ranks to rise through in each match, giving you access to progressively more powerful gear. We've got a month until the next season of Fortnite arrives, but there's plenty to keep us busy until then.
Here's everything you need to know about the Fortnite Superman skin, including when it's coming to the game and details on how to unlock it early. As new info is revealed closer to launch, we'll be sure to update this page.
Fortnite Superman release date(Image credit: Epic Games)Fortnite's Superman skin will release on July 11, 2025. This can be seen in the in-game calendar that's on the main menu screen before loading into a match. Battle Pass owners can unlock Superman and additional Superman items by completing Quests starting July 11. The Super Battle Pass is available to progress in now until August 8, 2025.
The best place to keep up on specific updates closer to the launch of the new season is the Fortnite Status Twitter account. We'll be sure to keep this page up to date as well.
How to unlock the Fortnite Superman skin early(Image credit: Epic Games)You can actually unlock the main Superman Fortnite skin early by purchasing the Premium Battle Pass. This grants access to the Battle Pass, 25 levels, as well as the skin. This costs 2800 V-Bucks and instantly unlocks Superman. This is the same skin as you'll get on July 11, though there will be additional cosmetics to earn via Quests once the pass is live.
Epic usually details the rewards associated with bonus skins like Superman, closer to their launch date. On release, the Superman skin will have five additional rewards to earn, with five more being added a week after. This is how bonus skins have worked for quite a while, so hopefully Superman follows suit. If anything changes, we'll be sure to update this page.
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