Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new cloud-based service called App Studio, which allows companies to create their own applications using generative AI. This service is aimed at regular business users, rather than developers, and allows them to create web applications without any programming knowledge.

To use App Studio, users simply provide a description of the application they want to build, and the system will generate a first demo version of the app. From there, users can edit the app’s logic and add additional features such as data sources and output fields. The system also provides a low-code environment that allows users to drag and drop elements into the app’s workflow and customize them with simple commands.

According to AWS, App Studio is designed to replace traditional spreadsheet software like Excel, which is often used for simple business applications. The company claims that App Studio offers several advantages over low-code tools, including lower entry costs and more flexible usage. Additionally, AWS states that App Studio is not limited to building simple applications, but can also be used to create complex enterprise software.

The service is currently in preview and is available only in the US West (Oregon) region. AWS has already made the service available to larger companies and institutions. The company has not announced pricing for App Studio, but claims that customers can save up to 80% compared to low-code tools.

App Studio is part of AWS’s strategy to expand its cloud services offerings beyond infrastructure and platform services. The company has been investing heavily in AI and machine learning technologies, and App Studio represents the latest application of these technologies in the business world. With App Studio, AWS aims to provide businesses with a more comprehensive set of tools for building and deploying custom applications, and to position itself as a leader in the rapidly growing cloud services market.