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Wabi & the Rise of Prompt-Built Apps— The Next Software Wave
The “YouTube of software” is here. Anyone can build and share apps with a single prompt.

Hello AI Builders.
Let’s get you ahead. 🚀
In today’s newsletter ⬇️
🚀 4 AI tools that actually save you hours
🗞️ The real headlines, no fluff
🧠 Insight: How AI Is Building Software
📚 Resources you’ll actually want to click
💡 Prompt of the Day — built for builders, not lurkers
We’re excited to share the latest EDM from AIMX SG 2025 where over 40,000 professionals, 2000+ companies and 500+ investors will come together over 3 days from 26-28 November — and even more excited to announce that we’ll be part of this upcoming event where Leo, founder of AI Business Asia and GroundAI, will be one of the keynote speakers. 👉 View the official event EDM
What to expect at the event:
Deep-dive sessions on the latest AI breakthroughs and real-world applications
Insights from industry leaders shaping the next phase of AI innovation
Networking with founders, operators, and tech builders from across the region
A look at emerging tools, platforms, and opportunities in the 2025 AI ecosystem

🚀 Top Tools To Try This Week!
Wabi - The “YouTube for software” platform that lets anyone build an app by describing what they want.
Replika - An AI companion who is eager to learn and would love to see the world through your eyes.
ROK Solution - Streamlines operations with no-code apps and hyperautomation.
Looka - AI-driven branding: logos, websites, and full identity kits.

The News: East Meets West
News from The WEST 👈:
⚠️ Pichai Warns of ‘Irrational AI Boom’: Bubble About to Burst?
Sundar Pichai says the AI market is showing signs of “irrational” hype and admits even Google couldn’t escape the fallout if the bubble pops.
👉 Read the full story📢 Project Prometheus: Bezos’ $6B Bet to Challenge OpenAI and Google
Jeff Bezos has returned to an operational role as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a $6.2B AI startup aiming to challenge industry leaders with advanced systems for engineering and the physical economy.
👉 Read more👉 Blocked by the US, Boosted at Home: China’s AI Star Hits $23B
US export sanctions meant to curb China’s AI ambitions have instead helped spark a massive windfall for a Chinese AI prodigy, whose fortune has soared to $23 billion as they seize global market opportunities.
👉 See the expansion
News from The EAST 👉:
🇨🇳China’s First AI App-Builder? Ant Group’s Lingguang Generates Apps by Chat
Ant Group has launched Lingguang, a multimodal AI assistant capable of generating small applications in 30 seconds using natural language, producing everything from 3D models to audio and animations, and now available on major app stores.
👉 Read more⚙️ Blocked From Top Chips, Huawei Turns to AI to Supercharge Its GPUs
Huawei is using advanced AI optimization techniques to extract significantly higher performance from its GPUs, a strategic move to offset US chip sanctions and stay competitive in the global AI race.
👉 See the story😮China Drops Its Own Open-Source Chatbot — A Direct Shot at Western AI Giants?
China has released a new open-source AI model along with a consumer-facing chatbot, signalling a push to bring advanced AI capabilities into the mass market and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
👉 Read more

Vibe Coding Is Here

We’re entering an era where anyone can build and monetize apps—no coding required.
Platforms like Wabi launch us into what I’ll call “vibe coding” — where you describe your idea, and a fully functional app emerges.
Key Takeaways:
Democratizing software creation: Everyday users (teachers, barbers, real-estate agents) can build niche apps via prompts.
The “last mile” solved: Platforms handle deployment, hosting, updates. The creator focuses on idea and flow.
New creator economy: Software becomes another creative outlet—build, share, remix—just like YouTube content.
Shift of roles: Traditional developers become system designers/reliability engineers, while non-technical creators become app-builders.
Digital literacy redefined: Knowing how to talk to AI = the new programming. By 2030, prompt fluency will be a baseline skill.
🔮 Bottom Line: The next software revolution won’t come from Silicon Valley alone — it will come from millions of everyday creators empowered by AI to build, ship, and sell their own tools overnight.

“Top 13 AI App Builders in 2025 (Free – No Code Tools)” — ScreenApp Io blog overview of no-code/AI app builders.
“11 Best No-Code App Builders in 2025” — Cybernews research on no-code platforms, features and use-cases.
“Investing in Wabi | Andreessen Horowitz” — a16z’s announcement and insight into the vision behind Wabi (“YouTube of Apps”).

“Act as my AI app architect. I’ll describe the audience, purpose, and key features of the app I want to build. Design, generate, and deploy a full micro-app using Wabi — complete with a UI, database logic, and social-sharing capabilities.”
Define the user (who they are, their pain point).
Describe a unique niche app (specific, personal, maybe tiny audience).
Include a share/remix element (others can clone, iterate).
Decide how you’ll publish/share it (mobile-first, feed, social layer).
What to Ask First (Customizable Inputs):
My target user and their problem (e.g., personal trainer who wants a one-off routine app).
Core features or workflow (e.g., upload custom images, track progress, share with friends).
Monetization model (free, freemium, community-share).
Social/remix plan (others can copy your app, change theme).
Brand detail (app name, look & feel, vibe).
How the Output Should Look (Step-by-Step):
App Blueprint → Architecture, UI layout, tech stack (even if invisible).
Database + API Plan → Entities, user flows, logic.
Social/Sharing Setup → Feed, remix rules, cloning.
Monetization & Launch Plan → Maybe subscription or community share.
Mobile Deployment & Edition Flow → How users edit & publish their app.

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Leo & Lex

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