Introduction
In 2024, the term "vibecoding" started making waves in the tech sphere, promising to transform how we interact with digital tools. Applications like Photoshop, Excel, and even complex environments like Maya and Blender were supposed to become more accessible through AI. Yet, despite widespread access to these technologies, tangible results seem lacking. So, where are the vibecoded Photoshops?
The Promise of Vibecoding
Vibecoding, as it was presented, aimed to lower the barriers to entry for digital content creators. Theoretically, anyone with a good idea and some basic skills could create complex works using AI-powered tools. The concept was enticing: democratize digital creation by removing the need for mastery over advanced technique and architectural knowledge.
The Current Reality
Two years after the introduction of vibecoding, the supposedly revolutionary tools have not delivered the expected results. According to a 2025 study by MIT, only 5% of projects using vibecoding reached a level of complexity and coherence deemed professional. Why hasn't this technology reached its potential?
- Complexity of Levels 2 and 3: Advanced levels of verification and decision-making have not been simplified by AI. Creating a coherent and viable product still requires human expertise.
- Baseless Accusations: Many have accused vibecoding of being a quick fix, but these accusations often lack tangible evidence. The real challenge lies in validating and implementing ideas, not just generating them.
Concrete Examples
Take the example of the video game industry, where vibecoding was supposed to accelerate development. A 2026 report shows that, despite initial adoption by some startups, major companies like Ubisoft and EA continue to rely on traditional development methods because they offer more security and predictability.
Similarly, in the film industry, AI has been used for special effects, but rarely without strict human supervision. Films produced solely by vibecoding technologies have yet to make it to the box office.
Conclusion
Vibecoding sparked a lot of expectations, but the reality is that the technology has yet to replace human skills at the critical levels of development and verification. True innovations will likely come from a collaboration between AI and human experts, not a pure replacement.
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