What Vibe Coding, MCP, and Slopsquatting Reveal About the Future of AI Development

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Join us as we explore the transformative changes in software development and cybersecurity due to AI. We discuss new terminology like ‘vibe coding’ — a novel, behavior-focused development approach, and ‘MCP’ (Model Context Protocol) — an open standard for AI interfaces. We also address the concept of ‘slopsquatting,’ a new type of threat involving AI-generated package names. Our co-hosts Scott Wright and Kevin Johnson discuss these topics, share personal insights, and ponder the future of coding in the AI era. Additionally, we draw some intriguing parallels between AI advancements and past practices, highlighting the need for oversight and security in this evolving landscape.

** Links mentioned on the show **

What is “vibe coding”?
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-vibe-coding/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nishatalagala/2025/03/30/what-is-vibe-coding-and-why-should-you-care/

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_Context_Protocol

AI hallucinations lead to a new cyber threat: Slopsquatting
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3961304/ai-hallucinations-lead-to-new-cyber-threat-slopsquatting.html

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