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Hello AInauts,

Welcome to the latest issue of your favorite newsletter!

We could write about the kindergarten dispute between two of the most powerful and intelligent entrepreneurs of our time.

(TL;DR: Elon Musk is once again ranting against Sam Altman and Apple as well.)

But we won't do that. Today, we're focusing on practical applications and also looking at who AI is already taking the most jobs away from.

Here's what we have in store for you today:

• 📲 Is this the best AI app builder for non-techies?

• 🤑 Use this prompt to find the right app idea

• 🎓 Study: AI kills jobs for young professionals in particular

Let's go!

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📲 Is this the best AI app builder for non-techies?

"This is a game changer!" We had another AI moment yesterday.

No, it wasn't GPT-5. It was an AI vibe coding tool. We've written about tools like this many times before, such as Lovable, Replit, Cursor, and others.

An article about the current hype tool "Claude Code" is also in the works. However, this is a bit more complex, which is why we are still learning a lot ourselves. Stay tuned!

All Vibe coding tools are cool. And all of them come with their own little problems for non-techies. In particular, how to turn a prototype into an app that works for end users.…

But this week, cloud hosting provider Vercel rebranded its own Vibe coding platform v0.dev and equipped it with a host of new features.

It is now called v0.app!

And .app is supposed to be a program. The promise: with this tool, it should be possible to build functioning apps with just a single prompt—without any technical knowledge. Complete with front end, back end, database, logic, etc.

Vercel has found that most of the platform's more than 3 million users are not developers, but product managers, marketers, designers, etc.

In other words, people with little to no software development skills. And it is precisely for such people that the tool has now been redesigned.

v0.app can do this automatically for you.

Before we get to our test, here's a quick overview of what the app does for you after you enter a more or less detailed prompt.

• Plan your project step by step

• Searches the web and provides citations

• Reads files and takes screenshots of websites

• Generates design inspiration and manages your to-do list

• Find bugs and build integrations with your favorite tools

Even if you don't want a whole app, we find two features particularly exciting:

• With "Clone a Screenshot," you can easily upload a screenshot of a website and have it cloned.

• With "Landing Page," you can build individual pages that look really good.

Your app in 15 minutes?

Of course, we had to test it out. Our setup was simple, but the app was a bit more complex.

We wanted a 360-degree feedback survey app in which, for example, employees etc. could be evaluated by various stakeholders. The feedback would then be collated and clearly evaluated.

As we always do, we simply spoke into the microphone for two minutes and had it transcribed using Wispr Flow. And that was the input for our prompt.

The tool then immediately follows up, compiles a list of tasks, and works through them.

It will ask you questions from time to time, for example, whether you want to create a database with Supabase, etc.

It's all very simple. You can watch as the agent works through the to-do list.

So, what can we say now…? After about 15 minutes, the following app was built:

With a great dashboard where you can create evaluation sessions.

All stakeholders can be included in such a session. Access can be managed and everyone receives a personal link to the evaluation survey.

An evaluation survey looks like this.

We are absolutely thrilled!

All of this was built with a one-shot prompt.

The tool has been incredibly well-thought-out and has built-in functions.

Completely absurd when you think about it.

It works right away. No error messages. All functions are live. The design is beautiful.

And as mentioned, the name says it all with Vercels v0.app: you can host it right here!

Our take: Wow, this makes vibe coding really fun!

Honestly, we have never built such a complex web app so quickly with any other builder.

Of course, before going live with something like this, you should always have an expert take a look at it. Have the security and architecture checked, etc.

And v0 will certainly produce errors and sometimes get stuck. But we are currently very enthusiastic.

The best part: You can try it out completely free of charge. The pricing model is also very fair once you decide to take it seriously.

Now all you need is your idea and you can build your own app! Read on, because there's more on this in the next post.

🤑 Use this prompt to find the right app idea

So, now that you know how to build a killer web app, all you need is the right idea to become a successful app entrepreneur.

Our opinion: No matter how good your app idea is, every app is extremely difficult to market. It takes time, and that's where most people fail.

You therefore have the best chance of success if you build something that you really love and need yourself.

But how do you find something like that? Inspired by the following post on X and this article, we decided to use the Japanese concept of ikigai for today's prompt.:

So, we are looking for an app idea that suits you:

• What you love

• What you're good at

• What the world needs

• And what people are willing to pay for

Here is the prompt to try out - or use our Custom GPT.

Act as my personal “Ikigai-to-App” strategist.

1. Start as an Ikigai coach: Ask structured, detailed questions about:
     - Passions (what I love)
     - Skills (what I'm good at)
     - Purpose/mission (what the world needs)
     - Profitability (what people pay for)
  
2. Don't stop asking questions until you can clearly define my personal ikigai.
  Summarize your findings concisely and let me confirm them.

3. Based on my ikigai, develop at least 5 innovative app ideas that:
- Solve a real problem for a clear target group
- Are technically realistic for a solo founder
- Have clear monetization potential

4. Select the most promising idea using a brief opportunity assessment:
- Market demand
     - Differentiation
- Feasibility
- Monetization

5. Research the selected idea:
- Existing competitors & gaps
- Target group & needs
- Monetization models
- Rough go-to-market approach

6. Present the results in this structure:
- Ikigai summary
- 5 app ideas
- Selected idea
- Market research
- Launch plan (MVP + marketing)

Be thorough but concise. Focus on actionable clarity rather than general platitudes.

P.S. Even if you're not into apps, it's great fun to find your own ikigai with the help of AI. You can find an inspiring story here in this article.

🎓 Study: AI kills jobs for young professionals in particular

Finally, we stumbled across an article in the Guardian.

Once again, the topic is: AI is radically changing the job market. But who suffers the most from this?

The latest Stepstone analysis shows that career starters are particularly hard hit! Specifically, there are almost 50 percent fewer entry-level jobs compared to the five-year average. Trend: sharply declining…

And why is this happening? Because AI is taking over routine tasks that used to be perfect for juniors. Simple data analysis, coding basics, or administrative jobs—all of this is being automated away.

In sectors such as IT, law, consulting, and administration, the demand for entry-level employees is therefore falling dramatically. And in software development in Germany, the figure is -54 percent for junior positions!

Our take: This is the best way to avoid getting run over.

AI is not the only reason for job losses. Markets are weaker in many areas, companies are restructuring, and budgets are being cut.

The entry level is the first victim of automation, but it won't be the last. It won't just affect new entrants to the job market, but all roles that consist largely of routine tasks.

However, in our daily work with companies, we also see that many are not yet ready to cut jobs.

Instead, they are looking for people who can help them digitize their own processes and make them AI-enabled.

And here, in our opinion, there is a great opportunity for young and old alike. Freelancers, employees, juniors, seniors.

Become an AI user expert!

In addition to new jobs such as AI ethics, green skills, cybersecurity, etc., knowledge of tools that enable simple AI automation is also in high demand.

It feels like we say this every issue, but that's exactly what we believe!

But you don't have to learn it with us. YouTube also offers a lot for free. We just want to emphasize once again: everyone should really get to grips with tools such as Zapier, Make, n8n, Langchain, etc.!

It offers incredible leverage and is a skill that opens doors for you. /Rant off ❤️

We made it! But no need to be sad. The AInauts will be back soon, with new stuff for you.

Reto & Fabian from the AInauts

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