Meta's new AI tool lets users create interactive games with simple prompts

Meta has launched Pocket, a mobile app that enables users to create fully functional interactive 'gizmos' through simple text prompts, without needing to write any code. The app, which was acquired from the defunct vibe-coding app Gizmo in March, officially launched in the US on August 21. It aims to make AI-assisted coding as accessible as social media, allowing users to share their creations in a TikTok-style feed with likes and comments. Users reported being able to quickly develop feature-rich game prototypes by chatting with an LLM, but the resulting projects are confined within Meta's ecosystem, limiting their potential for independent use. The rise of AI-assisted coding tools has disrupted traditional software development workflows, though they remain challenging for novice users due to the technical setup required. Pocket simplifies this process, offering an intuitive interface for creating interactive content. However, critics argue that the app's reliance on Meta's infrastructure restricts the autonomy of the final products, trapping them within a closed environment.