The Rise of AI Coding Agents Transforming Software Development in 2025
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge

The article discusses the rapid adoption of AI tools like Cursor, developed by Anysphere, which automates and enhances programming through generative AI models. It highlights how Cursor is transforming software development, the company's focus on building proprietary models, and the potential for AI to significantly increase programmer productivity and change the future of coding. The CEO emphasizes slow, steady progress over overnight revolutions and the importance of building a focused, innovative company in this space.