Prediction: AI will make formal verification go mainstream

243 · Martin Kleppmann · Dec. 8, 2025, 11:07 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the potential impact of AI on software development, specifically predicting that AI will make formal verification a mainstream practice in the industry. The author argues that formal verification, historically seen as a niche area, will gain wider acceptance due to AI advancements and delves into how proof assistants may facilitate this shift.