Advanced AI Programming Challenges

Develop an AI algorithm that can autonomously generate optimized code for a given programming task, taking into account efficiency, readability, and performance metrics. The algorithm should be capable of learning from past code samples and adapting to different programming languages and paradigms.

Instructions:

1. Ensure the AI algorithm is able to understand and interpret the task requirements accurately.
2. The generated code should be well-structured, following best practices and industry standards.
3. Test the algorithm's performance against a varied set of programming challenges to evaluate its flexibility and adaptability.
4. Provide feedback and iterate on the algorithm's design to continually improve its code generation capabilities.
5. Demonstrate the AI's ability to solve complex programming problems and showcase its potential for enhancing software development processes.