The Digital Press

A developer built a web server that runs entirely on an AI language model without any traditional application code, handling HTTP requests by asking the AI what to do. The experiment created a functional contact manager app solely through AI-generated logic, though with significant speed and cost drawbacks.

Why it matters: Demonstrates AI's ability to fully replace application code, signaling a shift toward intent-driven computing.

The stakes: The system is 300-6000x slower and 100-1000x more expensive than traditional apps, limiting practical use today.

The big picture: This approach could evolve into seamless, code-free computing where AI interprets user intent in real time with no infrastructure.

Commenters say: Many praise the experiment’s innovation and future potential, while some highlight challenges in performance, security, and the fundamental nature of intelligence needed.