Gemini Gets a New AI App Builder: Meet Opal

Google has added a new feature to its AI chatbot, Gemini. It's called Opal, and it lets users create their own mini-apps without needing to know how to code. These mini-apps are called Gems. They are like personalized versions of Gemini that can do specific tasks. For example, there are Gems for learning, brainstorming, coding, and more. But now, with Opal, users can make their own Gems. Opal is a tool that uses AI to help users build apps. Users just need to describe what they want the app to do in simple language. Then, Opal uses different AI models to create the app. It's all done through a visual editor, so users can see and arrange the steps needed to build the app.This visual editor also shows users how their app works. They can see the steps Opal has created based on their description. If users want more control, they can switch to an advanced editor for more customization options. Opal is part of a growing trend called "vibe-coding. " This is where AI is used to program and create apps. It's become popular in the last few years, with many startups and big companies offering similar tools. But is Opal really innovative, or is it just catching up with other companies in the AI app-building space? Only time will tell.