The article draws a parallel between how 'Internet dating' evolved from a stigmatized niche practice to the default 'dating' experience, predicting 'vibe coding' will similarly become just 'coding' as AI assistance becomes universal. As AI tools improve and all coding becomes AI-assisted, the specialized terminology will fade, making today's distinctions between human-centric and AI-driven development obsolete.
Dating apps are experiencing declining use as people report emotional exhaustion, decision fatigue, and poor outcomes from app-based dating. Research indicates that the abundance of choices and gamified nature of these platforms discourage the patience and emotional investment required for genuine connections, leading users to prefer meeting people offline.