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Vibe Coding is BS w/ Charlie Meyer

November 5, 2025·53 min·6-min readinterviewtechnology
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Charlie Meyer, blogger and CEO of Picko, argues that much of the current AI hype—especially around 'vibe coding' and autonomous AI agents—is demoware: impressive in demos but failing in real-world use. He critiques companies like Replit for abandoning functional educational tools in favor o

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