Snap CEO says AI writes two-thirds of company's code, warns of societal pushback

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel revealed on May 1, 2026, that AI now writes approximately two-thirds of Snap's codebase, while simultaneously warning fellow tech executives that they underestimate the 'societal pushback' against AI adoption. Snap introduced 'AI Sponsored Snaps,' an advertising tool allowing users to chat with AI bots from partner brands. Spiegel's comments reflect a dual narrative: embracing AI internally while acknowledging external resistance to the pace of AI-driven workforce changes.