The ‘Pain in the Ass’ Math That Could Save Vibe Coding From Itself
THE SO WHAT
Formal verification moving from academic chore to venture-backed product is a sign that "vibes-based" AI coding is hitting its risk ceiling. For teams shipping safety- or finance-critical systems, expect board pressure to move from unit tests to machine-checked proofs over the next few cycles.
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