Wabi 2.0 Becomes Invitation-Only Agent Messaging Service

The AI startup founded by Eugenia Kuyda is transforming Wabi into a messaging platform capable of generating on-demand interfaces while executing tasks. The service, presented as a personal agent, is gradually opening up through invitations distributed on X, as the market for agents intensifies.

Invitation-only Access and Announced Use Cases

Wabi 2.0 is currently accessible only by invitation, with invitations being distributed on X. According to founder Eugenia Kuyda, the agent can generate specific interfaces on demand to accomplish precise tasks. For instance, in a health-focused conversation, the user has the option to use a calorie tracking tool, a workout log, or a weight tracking device without leaving the discussion. For a family group, the agent can propose creating a schedule for children's activities, an app for language learning, or a service to list local events suitable for younger audiences.

From App Generator to Personal Messenger-Agent

Initially allowing users to create applications from prompts, Wabi is evolving into an AI-powered messaging platform while retaining app generation capabilities. Founded by Eugenia Kuyda, who also created Replika, the startup describes Wabi 2.0 as a personal agent capable of performing tasks and building the necessary interface at the right moment. The service presents itself as a messenger that creates applications for the user and their loved ones, and as a software foundation for the agentic era, designed to adapt to the user's life and execute actions. Kuyda believes that the future of personal agents lies in bringing together the agent, applications, and loved ones within the same conversational space.

Product Choice: Combining Conversation and Software Interfaces

Eugenia Kuyda believes that a strictly conversational use of an agent degrades the experience, as the history and ongoing tasks become buried in a long scroll. According to her, users appreciate both what agents can accomplish and the functionalities of software, and the most effective agent will be the one that combines these two approaches. This direction motivates the creation of on-demand interfaces within the very threads of discussion.

A Repositioning in a Booming Agent Market

Wabi 2.0 now aims for direct competition with AI agents that unify communication and productivity within a single interface, as demand for these tools, such as Meta's Muse and Instinct, is surging. Other players, including OpenAI, are also exploring the addition of applications to their chatbots. During its Dev Day, OpenAI showcased an update to ChatGPT's plugins, allowing applications to offer interactive features directly within ChatGPT, with the application's name now prominently displayed in the sidebar.