Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Vibes, Nothing Launches 'Playground', and Google Enhances Jules - AI Programming Weekly #23
October 07, 2025 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of AI Programming Weekly.
This week, we're diving into a range of exciting developments in AI-based coding and software development tools. Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce Vibes, a new AI tool designed to assist developers in creating applications using natural language. Meanwhile, Nothing has launched 'Playground', an innovative AI tool that allows users to create mini apps through text prompts, supporting features like flight trackers and virtual pets.
In other news, Wikimedia Deutschland has announced a project to enhance AI access to Wikipedia data with a vector-based semantic search system, and Zhipu AI has introduced GLM-4.6, an updated AI model with improved coding capabilities. Additionally, Google has launched a command-line interface and public API for its AI coding agent, Jules, aimed at enhancing developer workflows. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI Programming Weekly.
This week, we're diving into a range of exciting developments in AI-based coding and software development tools. Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce Vibes, a new AI tool designed to assist developers in creating applications using natural language. Meanwhile, Nothing has launched 'Playground', an innovative AI tool that allows users to create mini apps through text prompts, supporting features like flight trackers and virtual pets.
In other news, Wikimedia Deutschland has announced a project to enhance AI access to Wikipedia data with a vector-based semantic search system, and Zhipu AI has introduced GLM-4.6, an updated AI model with improved coding capabilities. Additionally, Google has launched a command-line interface and public API for its AI coding agent, Jules, aimed at enhancing developer workflows. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.
Nothing Launches AI Tool 'Playground'
Nothing has introduced 'Playground', an AI tool enabling users to create mini apps with text prompts. Currently, it supports widgets like flight trackers or virtual pets. Read more
Wikimedia Deutschland's New Project Enhances AI Access to Wikipedia
On October 1, 2025, Wikimedia Deutschland announced the Wikidata Embedding Project, which aims to improve AI access to Wikipedia data using vector-based semantic search and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Read more
Zhipu AI Launches GLM-4.6 with Enhanced Features
Zhipu AI has released GLM-4.6, an updated AI model with a 200K token input context and improved coding capabilities. The model is available via the Z.ai API and OpenRouter, offering open weights for local deployment. Read more
Google Introduces CLI and API for Jules
Google has launched a command-line interface and public API for its AI coding agent, Jules, to enhance developer workflows and reduce context switching. Read more
DigitalOcean Unveils AI Hub and Partner Program
DigitalOcean has launched its AI Ecosystem and AI Partner Program at the Deploy London conference, aiming to support AI-native startups and technology partners with advanced resources. Read more
GoDaddy Introduces Identity System for AI Agents
GoDaddy has launched a trusted identity naming system to differentiate legitimate AI agents from malicious ones, enhancing safety and trust in AI interactions. Read more
Snowflake Launches Cortex AI Suite for Finance
Snowflake Inc. has launched its Cortex AI suite tailored for financial services, featuring a managed MCP Server for secure data integration and enhanced decision-making. Read more
Microsoft AI Tools Speed Up App Migrations
Microsoft has launched AI-powered tools to expedite the migration of legacy enterprise applications, reducing the process from months to days. These tools focus on updating .NET and Java applications, aiming to ease the workload of IT departments. Read more
Supabase Valued at $5 Billion After Series E Funding
On October 3, 2025, Supabase announced a $5 billion valuation following a $100 million Series E funding round led by Accel and Peak XV. This marks a significant increase from its previous valuation four months ago. Read more
Salesforce AI Launches CoDA-1.7B Code Model
Salesforce AI Research has introduced CoDA-1.7B, a diffusion-based language model for code generation, featuring bidirectional context and parallel token updates. Read more
Google DeepMind Launches CodeMender for Software Security
Google DeepMind has introduced CodeMender, an AI agent designed to autonomously identify and fix critical security vulnerabilities in software code. Over the past six months, it has contributed 72 security patches to open-source projects. Read more
OpenAI Introduces AgentKit for AI Agent Development
On October 6, 2025, OpenAI announced the launch of AgentKit, a toolkit designed to streamline the creation and deployment of AI agents. This initiative is part of their strategy to boost developer engagement and compete with other AI platforms. Read more
Secure Code Warrior Introduces AI Traceability Tool
Secure Code Warrior has launched a beta program for its AI Traceability tool, Trust Agent: AI, aimed at enhancing visibility and control over AI coding tools used by developers. The tool addresses security and governance concerns in software development, with general availability anticipated in 2026. Read more
Actual AI Secures $3.2M for AI Agents
Seattle-based startup Actual AI has raised $3.2 million to develop autonomous agents that assist engineering managers by automating management tasks in software development. Read more
Copado Appoints Chief Evangelist for AI DevOps in India
Copado has appointed Gaurav Kheterpal as Chief Evangelist to strengthen its AI-powered DevOps initiatives in India, alongside opening a new regional headquarters in Jaipur. Read more
NPI and Teem Collaborate for AI-Driven Software Rationalization
On September 23, 2025, NPI announced a strategic partnership with Teem to enhance software rationalization for enterprises using AI insights. Read more
Harness Acquires Qwiet AI for Enhanced Security
Harness has acquired Qwiet AI to bolster security in AI-generated code, following a previous merger with Traceable. Read more
Salesforce Unveils AI Coding Tool Agentforce Vibes
On October 1, 2025, Salesforce announced the launch of Agentforce Vibes, an AI-powered tool aimed at helping developers create applications using natural language. Read more
Synthesized Secures $20 Million for AI Software Testing
Synthesized, a startup with bases in London and New York, has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Redalpine Venture Partners. The funding will support the expansion of its AI-driven software testing operations in North America and Europe. Read more
OX Launches VibeSec for AI Code Security
OX has launched VibeSec, a platform aimed at preventing vulnerabilities in AI-generated code by integrating security measures directly into the code-generation process. Read more
Applitools Appoints New CEO Anand Sundaram
Applitools has appointed Anand Sundaram as its new CEO, aiming to strengthen its AI-driven software testing capabilities. Sundaram's extensive experience in the software quality sector is expected to bolster Applitools' growth in the industry. Read more
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