Builder: LATAM is an overlooked AI distribution opportunity—keyboards and WhatsApp bots, not apps
TheMoonMidas · x · 2026-11-05
benkimbuilds argues LATAM is a huge overlooked opportunity for AI distribution: while US builders focus on iMessage native chat and email newsletters, the local equivalent is WhatsApp broadcasts and bots. Instead of changing consumer psychology with an app, integrate utilities via keyboards and build the comparable for local markets.
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