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My (complicated) relationship with AI: often seductive, occasionally frustrating and always demanding vigilance

As a multilingual academic, artificial intelligence has levelled the playing field. But I will continue to think, judge and develop ideas that are stubbornly mine

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

Exclusive: Replit taps OpenAI's low-cost Luna model for new 'Free Mode'

An 80% reduction in the cost of tokens for OpenAI's Luna allowed Replit to roll out the new service, which despite its 'free' name, still requires a monthly subscription.

Fortune · Aug 19

Top AI companies say they want Chinese models to stay available. Is it genuine?

In an open letter, Nvidia, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and dozens of other AI companies speak out about the importance of access to the latest models—no matter where they're from.

Fortune · Jul 28

AI-powered coding tool wiped out a software company’s database in ‘catastrophic failure’

A software engineer's experiment with an AI-assisted "vibe coding" tool took a disastrous turn when an AI agent reportedly deleted a live company database during an active code freeze.

Fortune · Jul 23, 2025

Replit CEO Apologizes After AI Coding Tool Wipes Core Database

Amjad Masad, the CEO of Replit, has publicly apologized after the company’s AI coding tool inadvertently deleted a company’s code base during a test run.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

AI coding platform goes rogue during code freeze and deletes entire company database — Replit CEO apologizes after AI engine says it 'made a catastrophic error in judgment' and 'destroyed all production data'

A browser-based AI-powered software creation platform called Replit is reported to have gone rogue and deleted a live company database.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 21, 2025

AI "vibe coding" platform Replit partners up with Microsoft for Azure — but the non-exclusive deal keeps Google Cloud in the fold

Replit just announced a new partnership with Microsoft, which means its services will be available on the tech giant's enterprise cloud app store.

Windows Central · Jul 9, 2025

Microsoft, Replit Team Up To Bring 'Vibe Coding' To Enterprise: AI Agents Let Anyone Build Software, 'No Code Required'

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced a strategic partnership with Replit on Tuesday that will democratize software development across enterprise teams through “vibe coding”—an artificial intelligence-powered approach that enables employees to build applications using natural language without coding expertise.

Benzinga · Jul 9, 2025

Joe Rogan Says Most Americans Don't Want Manufacturing Jobs But The 'Problem' Is That For Some Doing Them Now, 'It's Their Entire Identity'

On a recent episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, host Joe Rogan and Replit CEO Amjad Masad explored the rise of AI, the collapse of routine jobs, and what happens when someone’s entire sense of self is tied to work that may soon vanish.

Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025

Replit CEO Amjad Masad says AGI won't replace humans — Unless you're a "code monkey" with no ideas or understanding

Amjad Masad says AI will not replace humans unless you’re a "code monkey" who doesn't understand the economy or deliver unique ideas.

Windows Central · Apr 9, 2025