Developers are free to run code-generating tools as they wish without oversight.
Security checking tools are defined but run manually at specific testing stages.
Automated SAST/DAST security checks run on all AI commits.
Speed and experimentation are prioritized over integration. AI debt increases with each cycle.
Teams actively identify where technical debt accumulates in data workflows.
Prioritize common solutions that unlock reuse, portability, and platform flexibility.
Implementing tools without a clear strategy. No oversight on usage frequency or scope.
Strategy document exists outlining good and bad practices for AI coding tools.
Debt modeling integrated into portfolio governance; managers repay debt systematically.