CIOs Are Enlisting Business Users To Vibe Code Their Own Apps
CIO, Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
IT leaders increasingly support business users leveraging AI coding assistants to build applications while establishing governance and security controls.
CIOs are expanding AI-powered vibe coding tools beyond IT departments to business users across the organization, enabling rapid prototyping and solution development.
Companies like EnFi, Skillsoft, and Corevist have successfully democratized software development through AI coding assistants, allowing employees from marketing to customer success to build working prototypes in hours rather than weeks.
While these initiatives reduce development backlogs and accelerate experimentation, IT leaders emphasize the importance of establishing governance frameworks, automated quality gates, and security reviews to ensure production-ready code. The trend demonstrates that vibe coding can transform organizational problem-solving and engagement when properly implemented with clear guardrails and leadership support.