The Jakt programming language was created as a memory-safe systems programming language aiming to introduce modern programming concepts such as automatic reference counting, strong typing, bounds checking, and the absence of raw pointers in safe mode. However, recent comments indicate that Jakt may not be gaining traction, particularly in light of the Serenity browser choosing Swift for its development. Users have noted the complexity in debugging due to transpilation to C++ and questioned the maturity and necessity of Jakt compared to established languages like C++, Rust, or Zig. Despite some initial excitement and promise for hobby projects, the community appears to be concerned about Jakt's future viability.