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Anthropic Launches "Code Review" to Fix AI Code Security Issues

Mar 9, 2026
A deep look at a new AI code review tool that checks AI-generated pull requests for bugs and security risks. Discussion of how automated reviews integrate with GitHub and leave human-like comments. Examination of multi-agent analysis, severity labeling, and the limits of the tool's security checks. Notes on customization, pricing, and potential effects on engineering workflows.
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ADVICE

Actively Scan AI Generated Code For Hidden Risks

  • Don't assume AI-generated code is safe; actively scan for hidden bugs and security risks.
  • Jaeden warns AI tools produce code developers may not fully understand, creating hidden vulnerabilities that need review.
INSIGHT

AI Generated Code Is Dominating Engineering Workflows

  • AI is rapidly generating a huge share of code, creating volume that outpaces traditional human review.
  • Jaeden Schafer cites estimates where 70–90% of some companies' code is AI-generated, creating a new review bottleneck.
ADVICE

Enable Automated PR Reviews For Every Pull Request

  • Use automated review tools that run on every pull request to catch issues before merging.
  • Jaeden highlights Anthropic's Code Review in Cloud Code which integrates with GitHub and leaves comments directly on PRs.
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