Cracking the code of vibe coding
What’s happening: "Vibe coding" — building apps by describing ideas to AI — is redefining software development. It's fast, accessible, and increasingly popular, but it raises alarms about the loss of craftsmanship, creativity, and critical technical understanding.
Who is involved:
Developers & creators using AI tools like Cursor, Replit, and Windsurf
Non-coders & entrepreneurs gaining new superpowers through AI
Veteran engineers raising flags on quality, maintenance, and security
Thought leaders like Andrej Karpathy and Pete Sena shaping the conversation
Zoom in: AI lets people create apps in minutes, but it struggles with long-term maintenance, nuanced system design, and security. The divide is growing between those who understand the tech and those who only prompt it.
Why it caught my attention: Because I’ve been vibe coding myself — and I see both the promise and the pitfalls. As with photography and publishing before, this is the next step in tech’s democratization. But just like we teach media literacy today, we’ll need a new kind of AI/technical literacy to keep up — to build responsibly, debug confidently, and innovate meaningfully.
Source: UX Collective
Trump’s Aggression Sours Europe on US Cloud Giants
What’s happening: European companies and governments are beginning to pull back from U.S. cloud giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google due to growing fears of data access, privacy risks, and political unpredictability tied to the Trump administration.
Who is involved:
European firms & governments exploring European cloud alternatives
U.S. hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) under scrutiny
Startups like Exoscale & Elastx reporting spikes in new customer interest
Privacy-conscious users & small tech firms leading the migration
Zoom in:
Dutch lawmakers passed motions to reduce U.S. tech dependence.
Over 100 organizations urged the EU to prioritize tech sovereignty.
Trump’s recent actions (like firing privacy board members) have deepened distrust in the EU-US data sharing framework.
The shift is still small but could grow fast — driven by values, not just infrastructure.
Why it caught my attention: Lately, I’ve seen a rise in startups outside the U.S. offering competitive cloud solutions — lower latency, better pricing, and stronger data control. With U.S. political instability shaking trust, there’s a real chance for global players to step in and reshape the cloud landscape.
Source: WIRED
Google is rolling out Gemini’s real-time AI video features
What’s happening: Google is rolling out real-time visual AI features for Gemini. Now, select users can share their screen or camera feed, and Gemini will interpret what it sees — and respond in natural language.
Who is involved:
Google Gemini Live users with the AI Premium plan
Project Astra team, powering these capabilities
Competitors like Amazon (Alexa Plus) and Apple (delayed Siri upgrade), currently lagging behind
Zoom in:
Features include screen reading and live camera analysis.
Users can ask Gemini questions like “What does this screen say?” or “Which paint color fits this object?”
First spotted on a Xiaomi phone, now expanding to more Gemini Advanced subscribers.
Why it caught my attention: This marks a huge leap in AI assistants — not just talking to your phone, but letting it see and understand your world. As tools like this grow more intuitive, they’ll reshape how we interact with devices in daily life — from productivity to creativity.
Source: The Verge