Tech tinkerer gets Gemini to help him 'vibe code' an x86 motherboard design — bot help was impressive, but project still required human awareness and intervention

Japanese tech blogger Ikejima used Google's Gemini AI to assist in designing an x86 motherboard for an Intel 8086 CPU. Despite the AI's help with circuit design and software development, Ikejima's human reasoning was crucial in overcoming challenges like debugging issues and circuit design flaws. The project, which utilized a Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 microcontroller, faced setbacks but eventually succeeded in getting the CPU to execute code. Ikejima's integration of AI assistance with his expertise showcased the potential of combining human logic with AI capabilities in tech projects.