Using AI for Retro Computing I struggle with the growing use of AI in retro computing, which in this case essentially means using large language models (LLMs) and agentic systems for coding (“vibe coding”). It has definitely transformed the hobby, but in my view, I’m not sure it is for the better.We’re seeing new ports of games; new emulators; new simulators, diagnostic tools, debuggers. So the explosion of new things should be good right? I’m not convinced.At one level, I’ve yet to find good counters to the points raised in this article by Esther Weidauer: https://estherweidauer.com/articles/why-resist-generative-ai.html.I also agree with a lot of the points raised in this video, especially the part about tinkering taking over from music making – I’m definitely guilty of that, albeit not with AI systems as an excuse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NExTWq_wvkSo given all the issues raised in the above two links about the design and incentives behind the use of AI (LLM) systems, I alr...
Using AI for Retro Computing I struggle with the growing use of AI in retro computing, which in this case essentially me...
