Cursor CEO warns vibe coding builds 'shaky foundations' (fortune.com)

Cursor CEO Michael Truell has cautioned against the rise of "vibe coding"—a term describing the practice of relying on AI for coding without actively engaging with the underlying code. Speaking at the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference, Truell emphasized that while generative AI can greatly assist in coding by handling end-to-end tasks, it's essential for programmers to maintain an understanding of the code fundamentals. He likened vibe coding to constructing a house without knowing the structural details, warning that this lack of depth could lead to significant problems, especially in complex projects. In contrast, Cursor offers a more integrated approach by embedding AI directly into developers' integrated environments. This design allows for real-time context-aware predictions, multi-line auto-completion, function generation, and code debugging, thus bridging the gap between AI assistance and robust coding practices. With 1 million daily users and rapid growth, Cursor has become one of the leading coding assistants, recently achieving a $2.3 billion funding round. Truell advocates for a balanced approach to AI in programming, enabling users to leverage AI's power while still grasping the intricacies of their code.