Guest lecture by the internationally renowned scholar Professor Geoffrey Parker
Listen to the internationally renowned scholar Professor Geoffrey Parker (Faculty Director, Irving Institute for Energy & Society, Dartmouth University) and explore opportunities for research collaboration or study visits.
The title of his lecture is: AI-Assisted Programming: Productivity Gains or Technical Debt Trap?
Geoffrey Parker is the Charles E. Hutchinson ’68A Professor of Engineering Innovation at Dartmouth College and Faculty Director of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society. A globally recognized expert in digital platforms, network economics, and artificial intelligence, he is co-author of the international bestseller Platform Revolution and has been named to the Thinkers50 list of leading management thinkers every year since 2019.
The guest lecture takes place as part of a visit by a delegation from Dartmouth College to TU Bergakademie Freiberg. This return visit follows the exchange between the two universities in March 2026 in Hanover, New Hampshire, USA.
More information about the lecture:
AI-Assisted Programming: Productivity Gains or Technical Debt Trap?
Generative AI coding tools promise dramatic productivity improvements, but what are their long-term consequences? Drawing on developer interviews and dynamic simulation modeling, this talk explores how AI-assisted programming affects software performance over time. Findings reveal that while moderate AI use can enhance productivity and profitability, excessive reliance may accelerate technical debt and undermine long-term value. The presentation discusses how organizations can balance AI adoption with sustainable software development practices.
