Google expands access to Opal, its AI vibe-coding app

Welcome to another edition of Log AI.

In today’s update, we’re examining two major developments: Google has expanded access to its Opal “vibe-coding” app for AI creators, and OpenAI’s Sora has achieved new milestones in downloads and creative adoption.

Let’s get into the details.

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  Here's what's new today in the Log AI

• Google expands access to Opal, its AI vibe-coding app

• Sora’s first-week downloads nearly matched ChatGPT’s launch.

• AI Tutorial: How to access Sora 2 without an invitation code

• AI Tools to check out

• The Latest in AI

• ChatGPT Prompt of the day

AI NEWS

OPENAI

Google expands access to Opal, its AI vibe-coding app

Google has expanded access to Opal, its new AI “vibe-coding” app that lets anyone build mini-apps using natural language and visuals instead of code.

Key Points:

• Visual App Building: Opal enables users to create small AI web apps by simply describing what they want. It then builds a visual workflow that connects inputs, outputs, and actions without coding.

• Prompt-Based Logic: The app combines natural language processing with model chaining, allowing users to design functions and tweak results directly in a drag-and-drop interface.

• Template Gallery: Google offers starter templates that users can remix or customize to speed up the creation process.

• Sharing and Collaboration: Finished apps can be shared through Google accounts, allowing others to easily run or adapt them.

• Access and Availability: Opal is currently in public beta. Access has now been granted to 15 additional countries. Expansion to other regions will follow later once testing is complete.

• Goal and Outlook: Google aims to make AI app creation accessible to non-developers, competing with tools like Replit and Figma. Early users say it feels creative and fun, though performance can be uneven, and some features remain experimental.

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AI AND ADOPTION

Sora’s first-week downloads nearly matched ChatGPT’s launch.

OpenAI’s video app Sora had almost as many downloads in its first week as ChatGPT did when it launched. The app quickly gained traction across the U.S. and Canada, showing strong interest in AI-powered video tools.

Details:

• Sora reached about 627,000 iOS downloads in its first seven days, just slightly higher than ChatGPT’s 606,000 iOS downloads during its first week.

• Of the total, around 45,000 installs came from Canada, meaning most downloads were from U.S. users.

• When counting only U.S. numbers, Sora’s first-week downloads were about 96% of ChatGPT’s early results.

• The strong start shows how quickly users are adopting new AI apps, especially those focused on creative tools like text-to-video generation.

Analysts say the launch suggests growing public interest in consumer-facing AI tools beyond chat and image generation.

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AI TUTORIAL

How to access Sora 2 without an invitation code

You don’t need an invite or paid plan to try Sora 2 anymore. You can now use it directly inside VEED for free. Here’s how:

1. Go to Sora 2 on Veed. Click inside the box and type a description of your video.

2. Next to it, select your video style or orientation (for example, Portrait for mobile devices or Landscape for widescreen displays).

3. Click “Upload Image” if you want Sora 2 to use your photo as a visual reference for the video.

4. After setting everything, click the small sparkle icon (✦) or the “Generate” button.

5. Once your video is ready, you can use VEED’s built-in editor to trim, caption, or enhance it.

AI TOOLS TO CHECK OUT

• Geneo AI: Optimize for AI search before your competitors do

• Justcopy AI: Clone production-ready apps instantly.

• Syllaby AI: Transform ideas into faceless videos with consistent characters

• Extruct AI: Simplifying how you find great companies in any industry.

• Listen Hub AI: Turn any content into realistic AI podcasts.

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CHATGPT PROMPT OF THE DAY

"Act like an expert AI web developer and creative technologist who builds apps through “vibe coding” — translating emotions, moods, and ideas into interactive web experiences.

Guide me step-by-step to create a web app for any purpose.

1. Ask for the app’s purpose and desired vibe (e.g., minimal, cozy, cinematic, futuristic).

2. Suggest the best vibe coding platform or stack

3. Generate the app concept, design direction, color palette, and layout.

4. Provide a short starter code snippet or structure that matches the chosen vibe.

THAT’S A WRAP!