{
  "id": 18307068,
  "title": "Vibe Coding Made Software Cheaper to Build, but Not to Own",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/vibe-coding-made-software-cheaper-to-build-but-not-to-own",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:11:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/05/vibe-coding-made-software-cheaper-to-build-but-not-to-own/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Building software has become more affordable with AI-assisted development, but owning it remains costly. Traditionally, custom software required developers, long timelines, and significant budgets. However, AI has changed that by enabling teams with domain knowledge to create working prototypes in a short time frame. But building software does not automatically make it ready to own. While the upfront cost of testing an idea has decreased, the bigger challenge lies in relevance and long-term ownership. AI allows those closest to a business problem to better understand and shape solutions. Building is advantageous when software captures unique knowledge, improves value, or grants control over data. Nonetheless, maintaining software post-launch comes with its own set of challenges. Day one is now less expensive due to AI, but day 500 still poses significant issues. Software requires continuous testing, patching, monitoring, and support. Security is a major concern, as AI-generated code often contains vulnerabilities. Even if companies continue to build with AI, proper IT involvement, security, governance, and ownership are crucial once software moves from experimentation to production. Before deciding to build, teams should consider whether the solution truly differentiates the business, enhances customer experience, captures unique knowledge, or solves problems unaddressed by existing software. Ultimately, who owns the software after launch matters more than who can build it today.",
  "summary": "By Anushay Rashid “Why are we still paying for this?” It is a question coming up more often in boardrooms … Read More The post Vibe Coding Made Software Cheaper to Build, but Not to Own appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}