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Chirag Patel
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Google's New AI App Builder: Create Apps with No Code

This week, Google released a new tool called Google Opal. It lets you build mini AI apps just by describing them. This is a big deal for anyone with an app idea. You can now create AI apps without needing to know how to code.

Google Opal: AI App Creation Made Easy

Google Opal lets you create AI apps using simple language. You tell it what you want the app to do, and it builds it for you.

Here's how it works:

  1. Input: You give the app an input, like a YouTube video URL.
  2. Generate: Google's AI models, like Gemini and Imagen, process the input.
  3. Output: You get an output, like thumbnail ideas or a blog post.

Google Opal uses different AI models to make your app. You can pick which models to use for each step. This means you can use the best AI for each task.

Examples of Apps You Can Build

Here are a few examples of apps you can create with Google Opal:

AI Thumbnail Maker
This app takes a YouTube video URL and creates thumbnail ideas. The thumbnails are designed to get high click-through rates. It uses text and modern fonts to make them look good.

YouTube to Blog Post
This app takes a YouTube video URL and turns it into a blog post. It also generates relevant images for the blog post. This can save you a lot of time and effort.

AI Trend Spotter
This app checks the latest Google trends around AI and no code. It then generates a short video and social media post to help you share the trend. This is great for staying up-to-date on the latest AI news.

How to Use Google Opal

Using Google Opal is simple. You describe what you want the app to do. Then, you test it out and see what it creates. You can refine the app by changing the AI models or prompts.

Here's how to create an AI Thumbnail Maker app:

  1. Describe the app: "Take a YouTube video URL. Generate four thumbnail ideas for it. The thumbnails should be clickable and use YouTube best practices to get high click through rates and text, but a maximum of two short words relevant to the video in bold. Modern font."
  2. Test the app: Paste in a YouTube video URL and see what thumbnail ideas it generates.
  3. Refine the app: If you don't like the results, try using a different AI model or changing the prompt.

ChatGPT Agent: A Virtual Assistant

ChatGPT agent is a new feature that acts like a virtual assistant. It can browse the web, read websites, and take actions. You can activate it by typing /agent in ChatGPT.

Here are some things ChatGPT agent can do:

  • Create lists on Google Maps
  • Generate reports
  • Book travel
  • Work with spreadsheets
  • Make presentations

Saving Money on Flights
One cool use for ChatGPT agent is booking travel. It can find travel hacks that save you money. For example, it found a flight to Dubai for almost half the price by using stopovers.

Planning Meetups
ChatGPT agent can also plan meetups. You tell it where you want to host a meetup, and it finds the best places. It can search the web and execute commands to find the best options.

Finding Potential Partners
ChatGPT agent can research topics and find potential partners. You give it a topic, and it finds relevant companies. It gives you a report with descriptions of those companies.

Adobe Firefly: An AI Creative Hub

Adobe Firefly is becoming an AI hub for creative tasks. It now lets you use different video models, including Veo 3. This gives you more options for creating images, videos, and sound effects.

Testing Image Models
Adobe Firefly lets you test different image models. You can compare the results and pick the one you like best. This is a great way to find the best AI for your creative needs.

Generating Sound Effects
Adobe Firefly can also generate sound effects. You can type in a prompt or use your voice as a reference. It then combines your voice and text to create sound effects.

Final Thoughts

This week brought some exciting new AI tools. Google Opal makes it easy to build AI apps without code. ChatGPT agent acts like a virtual assistant to help with many tasks. Adobe Firefly is becoming a central hub for AI-powered creativity.

Ready to start building your own AI apps? Give Google Opal a try and see what you can create!

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