Apple is partnering with startup Anthropic on a “vibe-coding” software platform that will use AI to write, edit and test code on behalf of programmers, according to Bloomberg.
The system is a new version of Apple’s programming software Xcode, which will integrate Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model, sources told Bloomberg.
The collaboration with Anthropic shows how the iPhone maker is using AI to enhance its internal workflow in order to accelerate and modernize product development.
In 2024, Apple announced its own AI-powered coding tool for Xcode called Swift Assist, which, however, wasn’t shipped to developers.
The new Apple tool includes a chat interface for programmers to type in requests for code or alterations, and can test user interfaces, the…