6 No Code Ways to Infuse AI into Your App with Drag and Drop Ease

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been creating a lot of excitement lately as OpenAI's ChatGPT gains immense popularity. This cutting-edge technology integrated in the palm of your hand is an exciting new development in mobile apps but an aspect that is often overlooked is how to effectively utilize this AI power to enhance the mobile experience. Success isn’t as simple as adding AI into your app and miraculously going viral. 

AI can benefit your mobile app and your user’s experience if applied correctly. AI can serve your users' needs as well as anticipate them and interact with users intelligently.

How to Integrate AI into Your Mobile App

AI can help you unlock a phenomenal user experience that makes your apps stand out from competitors and incentivizes users to stay in your app. Here we will dive into six ways you can integrate AI capabilities into your app.

1. Dynamic Content Generation

AI-generated content is a game-changer. Integrate AI-generated images or text into your mobile app to entertain and inspire users, keeping them engaged. The key is not just about keeping users interested but making the app smart, like a helpful companion that adapts to what users want. When you use content generation, your app isn't stagnant; it becomes a cutting-edge solution, proving how dedicated you are to giving users a unique and expertly crafted experience.

Build It In Thunkable:

Our integration with OpenAI unlocks endless possibilities for entrepreneurs and businesses to tap into the power of AI-generated text and image generation. With the addition of a simple block, you can unlock an engaging new feature to attract and retain your users.

Introducing AI-generated content into your mobile app can entertain or inspire users to stay on your app longer. Get a sneak peek in this on-demand demo to see what you can build with Thunkable’s OpenAI integration, our Enterprise Manager walks you through three ways to apply the power of AI within Thunkable.

2. Image Recognition for Advanced Functionality

Image recognition is another form of AI that can give your app a competitive edge and fulfill your consumer’s needs. Object recognition enables devices to detect and recognize objects in images or videos. By adding image recognition as a feature in your app, your consumers can automatically classify, identify, or process images taken on their devices as well as recognize products, scan documents, or identify objects for specific functionalities.

Imagine the possibilities for the transportation, logistics, and commerce sectors. Equipping front-line employees with the ability to snap a photo or scan a barcode would be an easy addition to a mobile app to unlock incredible potential. Instead of manually documenting inventory or status reports, a user could snap a photo and let the AI do the work. 

Build It In Thunkable:

Image recognition feels futuristic, but its application is used every day. It's a great example of readily available AI, especially in Thunkable’s drag and drop app builder, where image recognition can be implemented with just a few blocks. 

Not sure where to start? Check out our video tutorial below, or use our showcase app to get started with an image recognition app.

3. Voice Recognition for Hands-Free Interaction

Embedded speech recognition within the app can help users take actions or launch workflows without the need to type or tap. Speech recognition converts human speech into a machine-readable format to trigger other actions. By having this feature in your no code mobile app, you can give users the ability to control their mobile phones or connected devices using verbal commands. This can be as simple as translating speech in real-time to another language or as advanced as turning on a light switch with a speech command. This can be particularly useful for tasks like setting reminders, searching for information, or navigating through the app.

Build It In Thunkable:

With Thunkable, you can add text-to-speech (TTS), speech-to-text (STT), and translation functions to your app. With this functionality, you can convert the user's voice commands into actions, such as translating the user’s words, identifying a certain language, and much more! 

👀Check out this Creator: Nathan Burley, a Senior Field Services Engineer, created a voice-to-AI app paired with the RealWear Navigator 500 headset to leverage assisted and augmented reality tech to help his engineers work faster and more efficiently.

4. Translation

You may be thinking, how is this AI? Well, it’s a very simplified version of it, and it can be leveraged in great ways by businesses. One example is to enable businesses to effortlessly communicate with clients, partners, and customers from diverse linguistic backgrounds. 

Whether it's translating documents, messages, or real-time conversations, AI-driven translation not only enhances accessibility but also expands market reach. The ability to offer multilingual interfaces and communication channels through AI-driven translation becomes a strategic asset, positioning businesses to thrive in a globally interconnected world. It not only streamlines operations but also demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and effective communication, key pillars in the success of any modern business.

Build It In Thunkable:

With just a few steps, you can build translation capabilities for your app. With the proper user interface, users can input text they wish to translate. The tutorial below will show you how to add this functionality to your app, or you can customize your translation capabilities.

5. AI-Powered Virtual Assistants

One of the most common ways to harness AI power is through conversational AI in the form of virtual assistants or chatbots. Embedding AI-based chatbots directly into mobile apps provides a personalized customer experience, answering frequently asked questions, guiding users through processes, and enhancing overall user experience.

Build It In Thunkable:

Thunkable’s no code app builder offers two options: embedded natural language understanding (NLU) and natural language generation (NLG). Creators can embed OpenAI’s ChatGPT for a global, FAQ-type chat experience.

6. Personalized Recommendations

Leverage AI to analyze user data and provide personalized recommendations. Whether it's suggesting products, content, or features, personalized recommendations enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Integrating AI in Seconds with Thunkable

From using AI-generating dynamic content, there is a lot of potential for how Creators can incorporate AI into their mobile app experience. 

Thunkable, the best no code native app builder, provides a powerful platform for Creators to leverage AI technology and take their no code mobile app development projects to the next level. With Thunkable's extensive list of features and its easy-to-use platform, we provide a seamless way to integrate AI into your mobile app with just one block.

If you want to take your mobile app development to the next level, get started with Thunkable today!