Ford vs Ferrari

THIS WEEK’S STORY

Ford vs Ferrari: Why AI Vibe Coders Win the Race

A few days ago, I was talking with a friend I just met, and we realized something crazy—despite coming from different backgrounds, we were both building software at an insane speed, powered by AI and automation.

And then it hit me…

This is just like Ford vs. Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966.

Ferrari were the king. The best cars. The best drivers. They dominated the race. No one could touch them.

Then Ford came along. But instead of playing Ferrari’s game, they played their own.

They didn’t have the best car. Their brakes were glowing red-hot. They used duct tape to keep things from falling apart. The engine could explode at any moment.

But they had one thing Ferrari didn’t: a relentless drive to ship and improve fast with a crazy enough driver that never gave up.

And they won.

Now, look at the world of coding today.

Senior developers are like Ferrari. They’ve got the experience, the deep technical knowledge, the “perfect” code. They believe that alone will keep them on top.

But then there’s us—the AI-powered “vibe” coders.

• We don’t spend weeks debating architecture—we build.

• We don’t wait for perfection—we ship.

• Our code isn’t always pretty—but it works.

And just like Ford, we’re playing a different game.

Speed. Automation. Execution. Creativity. Perseverance.

That’s the formula for winning.

If you stay on it consistently, you won’t just win one race.

You’ll start winning championships.

HEADLINES

AI Summit Paris: Key Takeaways

Last week, Paris hosted the AI Summit 2025, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and tech innovators to shape the future of AI. Here are the biggest takeaways:

1. US and UK Hold Back on Endorsement

The United States and the United Kingdom chose not to endorse the summit's declaration, which emphasized AI being accessible, inclusive, ethical, secure, and transparent. Their decision reflects a growing divide—while the EU pushes for comprehensive AI regulations, the US favors a more hands-off approach, advocating for innovation with minimal constraints.

2. €150 Billion AI Investment in Europe

A major highlight was the announcement of a €150 billion investment from leading corporations to boost European AI capabilities over the next five years. The plan aims to simplify regulatory frameworks and accelerate AI adoption across industries, positioning Europe as a strong AI player.

3. From Safety to Public Good

The conversation around AI is shifting. Instead of focusing solely on AI safety, the summit highlighted AI’s role in benefiting society—bridging digital divides, empowering underserved communities, and ensuring AI isn’t just a tool for corporate profits but a force for public good.

4. Building a Diverse & Inclusive AI Ecosystem

A key theme was the need for global AI inclusivity, with an emphasis on human rights, ethics, and trustworthiness. The summit called for supporting developing nations in building their AI infrastructure, ensuring AI progress is not limited to wealthy countries.

5. The Race for AI Dominance Intensifies

The competitive landscape for AI continues to heat up. The US showcased its dominance in AI development while pushing for minimal regulation. Meanwhile, the EU presented its vision of a regulated AI future, where public trust and government-backed AI initiatives take center stage. China, on the other hand, remains focused on AI expansion under state-led strategies.

What does this mean for AI builders like us?

More investment, more opportunities, but also more regulatory complexity in the EU. One thing is clear though—AI is no longer just a tech trend; it’s a geopolitical game-changer.

THIS WEEK’S GUIDE

Last week, Bolt introduced a new AI-powered feature for building mobile apps, laying the groundwork for future iOS-native AI-prompt platforms. They’ve partnered with Expo, a React Native framework, to streamline development and enable web and mobile app creation simultaneously.

This is a great option if you’re looking to build a simple app without AI functionalities, and the tutorial below walks you through the process. However, there are still significant limitations on what can be built.

For full flexibility and control, SwiftUI + CursorAI remains the ultimate combo, allowing you to build virtually anything. But if your goal is to ship a quick, lightweight app, Bolt is a great option:

I am sure that in the next 6-9 months we will see so much development on tools to help you build ios-native application purely with prompting and AI. Let’s see!

QUICK HITS

• Vibe Coding on the Rise: Developers are increasingly relying on AI to write code, a trend dubbed "vibe coding" by OpenAI’s Andrej Karpathy, boosting efficiency and reshaping software development.

• X Upgrades Grok AI: Elon Musk's X platform enhances its AI chatbot with advanced image editing via the Aurora model, making content creation more intuitive.

• Low-Code/No-Code Dominance: By 2025, 70% of new enterprise apps will be built with low-code or no-code tools, driven by speed and cost efficiency.

• OpenAI Eyes $340B Valuation: OpenAI is in talks for a new funding round that could push its valuation to $340 billion, fueled by demand for its newest reasoning models

• Alibaba Surpasses DeepSeek-V3: Alibaba’s latest AI model outperforms DeepSeek-V3, advancing China’s position in the global AI race.

• Meta's $65B AI Push: Meta plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI infrastructure and model development in 2025, doubling down on its AI ambitions.

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See you next Saturday!

Filippo