Siri and the Vision Pro: How Apple's Future Could Be Shaped by Vibe Coding

Summary

The concept of 'vibe coding'—where non-developers create apps by describing what they want using AI—has gained traction recently, much like a 2023 report from The Information suggested Apple was working on something similar for the Apple Vision Pro. This report indicated that the Vision Pro team, led by Mike Rockwell, aimed to develop software allowing users to build AR apps via voice commands to Siri. For instance, users could describe an app featuring virtual animals interacting with real-world objects without needing coding skills.

While this feature has not been officially announced or developed further, it highlights Rockwell's foresight into the potential of AI in app development. The article argues that this early ambition for Siri and AR apps suggests Rockwell might be well-positioned to advance Siri’s capabilities, especially as Apple continues to refine previously announced AI features.