Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · 2026-07-20 · 1h 16m
Is vibe coding the future of software development? Or is it just another AI buzzword? In this episode, Geoff Nielson sits down with Laurence Moroney, former Head of AI Advocacy at Google and now Director of AI at Arm, to separate AI hype from reality and discuss what software development actually looks like in the age of generative AI. This conversation takes a look at the future of coding, the rise of AI-generated code, and why claims that software developers are becoming obsolete miss the bigger picture. From vibe coding and enterprise AI to agentic AI and the evolving role of engineers, this Laurence and Geoff look at how AI is reshaping software development, and why the best developers will become even more valuable by moving up the value chain. Subscribe for weekly conversations on the future of technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Comment below: Do you think vibe coding has a place in your professional workflow? In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Has the AI bubble burst? 04:44 AI hype vs. real business value 09:21 Why AI should become invisible 12:30 The biggest AI myths leaders still believe 16:15 Will AI replace software developers?
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