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Interview: Drew DeVault on an AI-free version of Vim

Drew DeVault, creator of the Vim-like editor 'Hare', discusses his vision for an AI-free version of Vim in an interview. He argues against integrating AI into text editors, emphasizing simplicity and user control.

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https://jasonpolak.substack.com/p/interview-drew-devault-on-an-ai-free Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48829179

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