Apple is reportedly collaborating with Anthropic on a new AI-powered 'vibe-coding' platform. This platform aims to assist programmers by automating code writing, editing, and testing processes. Anthropic's Claude Code, already in research preview, functions as an active collaborator capable of reading, searching, editing, and testing code, as well as committing changes to GitHub and executing command-line operations. Early tests have demonstrated significant time savings, potentially speeding up development workflows and enhancing test-driven development.
The collaboration could see Apple integrating similar AI capabilities into its development tools, potentially impacting software development jobs focused on simple applications and user interfaces. As AI handles component creation and styling, developers may shift towards higher-level design and user experience roles. The platform may democratise software development by translating natural language into functional code, enhancing productivity for both novice and experienced developers.
A recent analysis of coding-related interactions across Claude.ai and Claude Code revealed that 79% of conversations on Claude Code were identified as 'automation,' where AI directly performs tasks, rather than 'augmentation,' where AI collaborates with and enhances human capabilities (21%).