Weekly Update 526: Building HIBP AI/SI First

I have this sense that we’ve passed the point where “vibe coding” is a derogatory term. I have no empirical evidence for this; it’s more a feeling that those weaponising the term have now accepted the inevitability and are just getting with the program. Or they’ve reskilled into other industries because, let’s face it: you can’t be a productive, competitive developer today without AI. I saw this comment from Linus Torvalds today which I thought really nailed it:

‼️ Linus Torvalds called rules against AI coding tools “UTTERLY STUPID” on the Linux kernel mailing list.

He says people he respects and calls intelligent do not shy away from using new tools. https://t.co/HaQ8H4BrVc

— International Cyber Digest (@IntCyberDigest) October 17, 2026

He’s always had a way with words 🙂 Anyway, here’s what we’re doing: