AI Collapsed Code Cost, But Giants Still Win on Trust and Distribution

AI adoption among developers hit 80-90% in 2025, but trust in AI accuracy fell from 72% to 60% year-over-year, with 46% now distrusting it. DORA data shows AI amplifies existing strengths, benefiting solo devs with low coordination costs more than large teams. The middle market of undifferentiated startups is squeezed out as solos ship free features and giants bundle them.