The AI app-building space is getting insanely competitive right now

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Summary

The article discusses the growing competition in the AI app-building space, with massive prizes offered in mobile app challenges as companies race to attract creators enabled by AI tools that lower development barriers.

Just saw a new mobile app challenge with surprisingly massive prizes attached to it, and honestly it feels like a sign of where the industry is heading. A few years ago, building and shipping an app needed a team, time, and a lot of setup. Now AI tools are making it possible for solo builders to prototype and publish way faster than before. Feels like companies are racing to attract early creators/developers before this space becomes completely mainstream. Curious how many people here think AI-generated apps will actually become a serious part of the app ecosystem over the next couple of years.
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