May 2 (Reuters) - Apple ( AAPL ) is partnering with Amazon ( AMZN )-backed startup

Anthropic on a new "vibe-coding" software platform that will use artificial intelligence to

write, edit, and test code on behalf of programmers, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with

knowledge of the matter.

"Vibe coding" refers to a programming method where AI agents generate code, a concept

gaining popularity in the AI landscape.

The new AI coding system is an updated version of Apple's ( AAPL ) programming software, Xcode,

and will integrate Anthropic's Claude Sonnet AI model, the

report said

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Anthropic declined to comment, while Apple ( AAPL ) did not immediately respond to a Reuters requests

for comment.

Apple ( AAPL ) plans to deploy the software internally, with the company still undecided on a

public launch, the report added.

Previously, Apple ( AAPL ) announced an AI-driven coding tool for Xcode named Swift Assist,

intended for a 2024 release. However, it was never made available to developers, with some

concerns from Apple's ( AAPL ) engineers about potential slowdowns in app development, Bloomberg added.

Coding assistants are gaining traction in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, with Bloomberg

News reporting last month that GenAI pioneer OpenAI is in discussions to buy artificial

intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf for about $3 billion.

Amid intense competition among major tech firms to dominate the burgeoning generative AI

sector, Apple ( AAPL ) is increasingly partnering with established AI companies and integrating a host of

on-device AI features to enhance its offerings.

Apple ( AAPL ) has been equipping its devices with more powerful chips designed to handle AI tasks,

such as summoning OpenAI's ChatGPT to answer user queries, as it seeks to attract customers.