Last week, everyone on the show attempted vibe coding, leading to mixed results. The Vergecast episode addresses the fallout from the GPT-5 launch, emphasizing its failure to meet touted expectations. OpenAI highlighted improved coding capabilities, yet users found it challenging to navigate. Discussion also covers significant corporate developments involving Perplexity's attempted acquisition of Chrome, lawsuits involving Apple, and threats issued by Elon Musk. The episode concludes with a Thunder Round focused on the viability of smartwatches and AI trustworthiness.
This week on The Vergecast, we're discussing the fallout of the messy GPT-5 launch and why the new model isn't living up to the hype.
OpenAI has put a lot of emphasis on the model's improved coding abilities and even suggested that the average user can prompt their way to a helpful interactive experience.
After that, we dive into a busy week of corporate shenanigans, sizing up whether some of the biggest moves are serious business strategies, time-wasting stunts, or a little bit of both.
Finally, the Thunder Round returns for a lot of talk about smartwatches and the pitfalls of AI.
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