Code Report Overview - May 7th, 2025

Key Highlights

• Google Releases Gemini 2.5 Pro

  • Touted as the best coding AI model currently.
  • Ranks number one in all language model (LM) arenas.
  • Released ahead of Google's annual developer conference, Google IO.
  • Speculation about upcoming releases, possibly Gemini 3 or 2.5 Ultra.

• Google's Android 16 UI Overhaul

  • Evidence from an accidentally published blog post.
  • Major focus on emotional and expressive design.

OpenAI Announcements

• Change in Corporate Structure

  • Abandoning plans to convert to a for-profit company.
  • Transitioning to an uncapped profit public benefit corporation.
  • Nonprofit to remain a shareholder.
  • Possible financial benefits and political maneuvering mentioned.

• Acquisition of Windsurf

  • Acquired for $3 billion, a fork of VS Code.
  • Raises questions about the necessity given OpenAI's AI capabilities.

AI Industry Dynamics

• Gemini vs. OpenAI in the LM Arena
  • Gemini 2.5 dominates, but OpenAI still leads in LiveBench assessments.
  • Benchmarks show mixed results; emphasis on trying models personally.

Experiments with Gemini 2.5

• Coding Performance
  • Spelt 5 room code generation moderately successful.
  • Vibe coding a game with 3JS: satisfactory but not groundbreaking.
• Vision Prompt Efficiency
  • Application built from a sketch on toilet paper; included Postgress database.
  • Resulted in positive feedback on vibes.

Deployment with Savala

• Savala Platform
  • Marketed as a modern successor to Heroku.
  • Supports deployment of full stack applications, databases, and static sites.
  • Features include easy Git repo or Docker integration and a database studio.
• Offer
  • $50 in free credits available for new users.

This summary encapsulates the latest updates from Google and OpenAI, recent developments in AI, and practical advice for deployment on Savala, providing a comprehensive overview for developers navigating the current tech landscape.