AI app builder Wabi ditches code, goes full chat

Wabi, a startup that makes AI-powered tools, has made a major shift in how it works. Originally, it was an app builder — a platform where people could use simple prompts (text instructions) to create applications without writing code. Now, the company is pivoting toward something different: a personal AI agent (think of it as your own AI assistant that knows what you want).

The new direction combines three things into one experience. First, there's chat — you simply talk to the AI in natural language, just like texting a friend. Second, it can create interfaces (the screens and buttons you see) on demand, instantly adapting to what you ask for. Third, it can handle ongoing tasks — things that happen over time, not just one-time requests.

Why does this matter? For everyday users, it means less fiddling with complex tools. Instead of learning how to use traditional app-building software, you just describe what you need in plain words, and the AI figures it out. It's closer to how people naturally think and communicate.

This kind of pivot shows how quickly the AI landscape is evolving. Companies are discovering that the future isn't about giving people powerful but complicated tools — it's about creating AI assistants that understand you and adapt to your needs in real time.