GOOGLE TAPS REPLIT TO RIVAL ANTHROPIC AND CURSOR IN VIBE CODING WAR

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Google Cloud partnered with AI coding startup Replit in a multi-year deal that makes Google its primary cloud provider and integrates Gemini models into Replit's platform for enterprise customers. The collaboration aims to democratize "vibe coding" by enabling non-technical employees to build applications using natural language instructions, expanding beyond traditional developer roles. Replit, valued at $3 billion after a September funding round, experienced explosive growth with annualized revenue surging from $2.8 million to $150 million in under a year.