Meesho CEO says over 70% of platform's code is now AI-generated

SoftBank-backed Meesho's Vidit Aatrey disclosed that AI now writes more than 70% of the e-commerce platform's code, signaling a structural shift in engineering economics for Indian online retail. SEBI separately launched a cyber-suraksha.ai task force to address AI-driven market infrastructure risks.

— FiledFri, 8 May, 2026, 16:34 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 23:59 IST·Source Forbes India

What happened

Meesho CEO Vidit Aatrey disclosed over 70% of the SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform's code is now AI-generated. SEBI also formed cyber-suraksha.ai task force

Key facts

  • 70%

Why this matters

Meesho's disclosure signals Indian e-commerce targets are increasingly software-leveraged—diligence frameworks must now quantify AI-coded technical debt and IP provenance alongside traditional engineering assets.