In the latest episode of The Vergecast, explore the complexities of both loving and hating AI simultaneously and discover what U.S. phone consumers might be lacking. Suddenly, it seems like everyone is becoming a coder, or at least appears as one in the Claude Code app. For experienced professionals, software development is evolving rapidly, with many now managing agents and projects instead of writing code themselves. What does this mean for the code and its creators?
Don’t forget, Verge subscribers get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast episodes. Not subscribed? Consider signing up. In this episode, Paul Ford, a writer and entrepreneur, delves into vibe coding, exploring a future with the Claude Code app. He discusses his growing excitement and apprehension about AI developments, questioning if it’s possible to both love and hate AI simultaneously.
Additionally, Dominic Preston from The Verge responds to a hotline inquiry about the variations between the U.S. and global phone markets, highlighting what U.S. consumers might be missing. For the best phone camera, going international might be necessary, even if it means owning an unappealing phone.
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