Vibe coding lets developers and non‑programmers create apps by describing functionality in plain language, with AI models generating the underlying code. Coined by Andrej Karpathy, the approach builds on recent advances in large language models and blurs the line between low‑code, no‑code, and traditional programming. While it speeds prototyping and opens software creation to a broader audience, experts warn that human oversight remains essential for security, performance, and maintainability. Read more →

After years of stagnant revenue and a 50% staff cut, Replit revived its fortunes by launching the Replit Agent, an AI‑powered coding assistant. The shift from serving professional developers to targeting non‑technical knowledge workers unlocked rapid revenue growth, leading to a $250 million funding round, a $3 billion valuation, and annualized revenue in the $150 million range. Enterprise customers now drive high‑margin earnings, while the company bolsters safety after a high‑profile database mishap. Replit faces competition from AI labs but bets on its unique focus and infrastructure to stay ahead. Read more →

Andreessen Horowitz, in partnership with Mercury, released its first AI Spending Report, analyzing transaction data to identify the top AI-native application layer companies that startups are purchasing. The study shows a diverse range of AI products in use, with major labs like OpenAI and Anthropic leading the spend, and a surge in “human augmentor” or copilot tools that boost workforce productivity. While startups continue to experiment with various solutions, the report signals a gradual shift toward more integrated, end‑to‑end AI agents as the technology matures. Read more →

Anthropic announced the release of Claude Sonnet 4.5, a frontier AI model aimed at production‑ready software development. The company says the model delivers industry‑leading results on coding benchmarks such as SWE‑Bench Verified and can autonomously build full applications, provision databases, purchase domains, and even conduct SOC 2 audits. Claude Sonnet 4.5 is accessible through the Claude API and chatbot with pricing unchanged from the prior version. Anthropic also introduced a Claude Agent SDK and a research preview called “Imagine with Claude,” underscoring a rapid development cycle that positions the firm against rivals like OpenAI’s GPT‑5. Read more →

Replit announced a $250 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $3 billion. The round was led by Prysm Capital with participation from Amex Ventures and Google’s AI Futures Fund, while earlier backers such as Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coatue also took part. The company reports an annualized revenue surge from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, surpassing the $100 million ARR reported in June. Replit’s deep ties to Google Cloud and its recent inclusion on Microsoft Azure highlight its expanding platform ecosystem. Read more →

Replit announced a $250 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $3 billion. The round was led by Prysm Capital with participation from Amex Ventures and Google’s AI Futures Fund, while earlier backers such as Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coatue also took part. The company reports an annualized revenue surge from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, surpassing the $100 million ARR reported in June. Replit’s deep ties to Google Cloud and its recent inclusion on Microsoft Azure highlight its expanding platform ecosystem. Read more →

Replit announced a $250 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $3 billion. The round was led by Prysm Capital with participation from Amex Ventures and Google’s AI Futures Fund, while earlier backers such as Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coatue also took part. The company reports an annualized revenue surge from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, surpassing the $100 million ARR reported in June. Replit’s deep ties to Google Cloud and its recent inclusion on Microsoft Azure highlight its expanding platform ecosystem. Read more →

Replit announced a $250 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $3 billion. The round was led by Prysm Capital with participation from Amex Ventures and Google’s AI Futures Fund, while earlier backers such as Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coatue also took part. The company reports an annualized revenue surge from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, surpassing the $100 million ARR reported in June. Replit’s deep ties to Google Cloud and its recent inclusion on Microsoft Azure highlight its expanding platform ecosystem. Read more →

Replit announced a $250 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $3 billion. The round was led by Prysm Capital with participation from Amex Ventures and Google’s AI Futures Fund, while earlier backers such as Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and Coatue also took part. The company reports an annualized revenue surge from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year, surpassing the $100 million ARR reported in June. Replit’s deep ties to Google Cloud and its recent inclusion on Microsoft Azure highlight its expanding platform ecosystem. Read more →

A new consumer‑AI report from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) charts the latest competitive landscape. While OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the market leader, Google’s Gemini, AI Studio, NotebookLM and Google Labs have entered the top rankings. Meta AI and xAI’s Grok are also gaining ground, with Grok reporting roughly 20 million monthly active users and a recent 40 percent surge after its latest version. Chinese AI products continue to dominate traffic in their home market, and a wave of newcomers is reshaping the mobile app list as platforms crack down on copycat services. Read more →