SEI Blog | AI-Augmented Software Engineering

SEI Blog | AI-Augmented Software Engineeringhttp://sei.cmu.edu/feeds/topic/ai-augmented-software-engineering/atom/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss2026-02-09T00:00:00-05:00Updates on changes and additions to the SEI Blog for posts matching AI-Augmented Software EngineeringAn Approach to Accelerate Verification and Software Standards Testing with LLMs2026-02-09T00:00:00-05:002026-02-09T00:00:00-05:00Ryan Karl, Yash Hindka, Shen Zhang, John Roberthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/an-approach-to-accelerate-verification-and-software-standards-testing-with-llms/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

This post highlights the work of SEI researchers who sought to prove that LLMs can be used in unclassified environments to rapidly develop tools that could then be used to accelerate software analysis in classified environments.

From Hype to Adoption: Guiding Organizations in Their AI Journey2025-11-10T00:00:00-05:002025-11-10T00:00:00-05:00Ipek Ozkaya, Anita Carleton, Erin Harper, Natalie Schieber, Robert Edmanhttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/from-hype-to-adoption-guiding-organizations-in-their-ai-journey/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

After a flurry of initial investments in artificial intelligence, including generative and agentic AI, many organizations are facing mixed results. The SEI is examining how organizations adopt AI and what methods they can use to measure and improve their adoption for long-term success.

Perspectives on Generative AI in Software Engineering and Acquisition2025-02-27T00:00:00-05:002025-02-27T00:00:00-05:00Anita Carleton, James Ivers, Ipek Ozkaya, John Robert, Douglas Schmidt, Shen Zhanghttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/perspectives-on-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-and-acquisition/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

It is essential that software and acquisition professionals learn how to apply AI-augmented methods and tools in their workflows. SEI researchers offer their perspectives on this topic.

Generative AI and Software Engineering Education2024-09-09T00:00:00-04:002024-09-09T00:00:00-04:00Ipek Ozkaya, Douglas Schmidthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/generative-ai-and-software-engineering-education/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Educators have had to adapt to rapid developments in generative AI to provide a realistic perspective to their students. In this post, experts discuss generative AI and software engineering education.

Applying Large Language Models to DoD Software Acquisition: An Initial Experiment2024-04-01T00:00:00-04:002024-04-01T00:00:00-04:00Douglas Schmidt, John Roberthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/applying-large-language-models-to-dod-software-acquisition-an-initial-experiment/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

This SEI Blog post illustrates examples of using LLMs for software acquisition in the context of a document summarization experiment and codifies the lessons learned from this experiment and related work on applying generative AI to software engineering.

10 Benefits and 10 Challenges of Applying Large Language Models to DoD Software Acquisition2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:002024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00John Robert, Douglas Schmidthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/10-benefits-and-10-challenges-of-applying-large-language-models-to-dod-software-acquisition/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

This post presents 10 benefits and 10 challenges of applying LLMs to the software acquisition process and suggests specific use cases where generative AI can provide value.

Applying Generative AI to Software Engineering: Navigating Ethical and Educational Landscapes2023-12-11T00:00:00-05:002023-12-11T00:00:00-05:00John Robert, Douglas Schmidthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/applying-generative-ai-to-software-engineering-navigating-ethical-and-educational-landscapes/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The post explores the application of generative AI in software engineering with an emphasis on the ethical and educational landscapes.

Generative AI Q&A: Applications in Software Engineering2023-11-16T00:00:00-05:002023-11-16T00:00:00-05:00John Robert, Douglas Schmidthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/generative-ai-question-and-answer-applications-in-software-engineering/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

This post explores the transformative impacts of generative AI on software engineering as well as its practical implications and adaptability in mission-critical environments.

Application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Software Engineering: Overblown Hype or Disruptive Change?2023-10-02T00:00:00-04:002023-10-02T00:00:00-04:00Ipek Ozkaya, Anita Carleton, John Robert, Douglas Schmidthttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/blog/application-of-large-language-models-llms-in-software-engineering-overblown-hype-or-disruptive-change/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

This blog post explores large language models (LLMs) in software development, implications of incorporating LLMs into software-reliant systems, and areas where more research is needed to advance their use in software engineering.