Apple and Anthropic Partner to Develop AI-Powered Coding Platform
Apple and Anthropic have reportedly partnered to create a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to write, edit, and test code for programmers. According to Bloomberg, Apple has begun rolling out the coding software to its engineers. The company is still considering whether to make it available to third-party app developers.
The tool generates code or alterations in response to requests made by programmers through a chat interface. It also tests user interfaces and manages the process of finding and fixing bugs. This development comes as AI coding assistants have proven their value in the industry. For instance, Microsoft-owned GitHub Copilot has drawn nearly 2 million paying subscribers since its launch in 2022, contributing to a 45% year-over-year increase in GitHub’s revenue.
Industry experts believe that AI-powered tools can significantly boost productivity. According to McKinsey, AI could increase the productivity of software engineering by 20% to 45%. Oii.ai’s CPO and CTO, Bob Rogers, noted that AI-powered tools enable developers to create software and applications faster and with fewer resources. “Simple tasks such as building landing pages, basic website design, and report generation can all be done with AI, freeing up time for programmers to focus on less tedious, more complex tasks,” Rogers said.
While AI can augment programming skills, it cannot yet directly replace programmers. As OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar mentioned, OpenAI is working on building an AI agent that can perform the work of software engineers, not just augment their skills. This development highlights the ongoing efforts to integrate AI into coding and software development.
