Vibe Coding’s Real Problem Isn’t Bugs—It’s Judgment

Vibe Coding’s Real Problem Isn’t Bugs—It’s Judgment argues that AI-generated code is not inherently more vulnerable than human-made code, but that the speed and volume of output outpace traditional review processes. According to OX Research, vulnerabilities in vibe-produced code can reach production at unprecedented speed, often slipping past standard code reviews.

The researchers also identify ten common anti-patterns, including excessive commenting and a lack of long-term viability, which AI tends to reproduce once started. They warn that AI may read the Beginner’s Guide to Programming, but it has not learned the good practices gained from years of experience, meaning that poor patterns can become widespread.

The proposed remedy is to embed security guidelines directly into AI workflows and to improve prompting by the code instigator, with developers needing to transition from coder to architect. Written by Kevin Townsend, the piece considers these findings in the context of evolving AI tooling as of 23 October 2025.