AI startup Wabi transitions to a messaging-focused new version
Wabi, the AI startup founded by Replika's creator, is stepping away from being a prompt-based app builder to transition to Wabi 2.0, offering a messaging experience.
AI-powered app builder Wabi has announced that, alongside industry transformation, it is evolving into an AI messaging experience that combines chat, instant custom app creation, and social interactions.
Strategic Shift with Wabi 2.0
Wabi, which previously allowed anyone to develop apps using prompts, is stepping into a new strategic era alongside the growing interest in AI agents.
In an announcement this week, the company stated that it has transformed into an AI messaging platform that retains the ability to build apps to help you get things done.
Founder Eugenia Kuyda's Vision
Eugenia Kuyda, who previously founded the AI companion startup Replika, describes the new version as a personal agent that does everything for the user.
Kuyda stated that the Wabi 2.0 version possesses a structure capable of building the exact interface needed on the fly, offering support to users in this manner.
A New Approach to the Agent Market
Wabi 2.0 aims to offer an alternative experience against the endless scrolling history problem created by chat-only based agents.
It stems from the reality that users not only want to type, but also want to tap, swipe, and visually examine.
On-Demand Interface Generation
When a user asks the AI agent to perform a task, the system can instantly generate the interface needed.
Thanks to this feature, different tools such as calorie tracking, a weightlifting log, or a family calendar can be quickly produced on demand.
Limited Access for Now
The new platform offering an AI messaging experience is currently accessible only through invitation codes distributed via the X platform.