Using AI to Vibe Code Your TV Is Stupid - CNET

Recently, some posts on X/Twitter and discussed elsewhere have claimed that AI has helped people “vibe code” their way to a better TV interface. Less clutter, no ads, less tracking and more are all ascribed to AI’s magical powers. Not only is this nonsense, but it’s also stupid.

First, let me say up front that I understand the frustration. TV interfaces have gotten bloated; they often have ads, and their creepy and invasive tracking properties have long been discussed and warned about by me and others.

That said, AI is not doing anything unique here. Not only can you do this without AI, but it’s also probably better if you don’t. Using AI risks potentially TV-ruining issues or worse.

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