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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Meta is experimenting with AI chatbots might slide into your DMs by texting you first
Meta is reportedly working on customisable AI chatbots that may unexpectedly slide into your DMs by texting you first. These chatbots will also remember the things you have said and even follow up on past conversations. The feature, which was first spotted by Business Insider and later confirmed by Meta itself, is part of what the data labelling firm Alignerr refers to as 'Project Omni'. According to the project guidelines, it will 'provide value for users and ultimately help to improve re-engagement and user retention.' For example, an AI chatbot that goes by the name 'The Maestro of Movie Magic' might send a message that says, 'I hope you're having a harmonious day! I wanted to check in and see if you've discovered any new favourite soundtracks or composers recently. Or perhaps you'd like some recommendations for your next movie night? Let me know, and I'll be happy to help!' In a statement to the publication, a Meta spokesperson said, 'After you initiate a conversation, AIs in Meta AI Studio can follow up with you to share ideas or ask additional questions. This allows you to continue exploring topics of interest and engage in more meaningful conversations with the AIs across our apps.' However, these AI chatbots will only text you if you initiate a conversation with them, and won't contact the user if they don't reply. As of now, the window for the follow-up message is set at 14 days after the initial message, and for the chatbot to send a follow-up, the user must have sent at least five messages in the timer period. 'This allows you to continue exploring topics of interest and engage in more meaningful conversations with the AIs across our apps', the spokesperson added. The feature is intended for chatbots developed using Meta's AI Studio, a platform that can be standalone and is also accessible via Instagram. Launched last year, it is a no-code platform that allows anyone to build their own customised chatbots and personas with personalities and memories. Using Meta AI Studio, users can create personalised chatbots like a chef that can suggest recipes or an interior designer that gives you decor advice. For creators and influencers, these chatbots can even handle fan interactions and reply to messages. These bots can either be kept private for personal use or shared with the public via stories and direct links. You can also choose them to display on your Facebook or Instagram profile. Meta's experimental chatbots are quite similar to those offered by and Replika, both of which allow AI chatbots to initiate conversations and ask questions. When TechCrunch asked Meta how it plans to make sure its AI chatbots are safe, a spokesperson redirected the publication to a bunch of disclaimers, one of which says that these chatbots 'may be inaccurate or inappropriate and should not be used to make important decisions' and they are not licensed professionals or experts. Meta's newest feature aims to align with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's ambitions to fight the 'loneliness epidemic'. Earlier this year, court documents revealed that Meta predicted that its generative AI-powered products would help it add another $2 billion to $3 billion in revenue this year, with estimations claiming that the business would account for up to $1.4 trillion by 2035. This means that the company might eventually insert advertisements in its AI offering and further monetise them by offering a subscription service. However, there is currently no news on how the company plans to commercialise these AI chatbots.
Engadget
2 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted messages
Everyone's been hit with a bitingly pass-agg "?" text after waiting just a bit too long to reply. And you might soon get similar (though likely more upbeat) treatment from AI chatbots you've previously engaged with on Meta platforms like Instagram or WhatApp. A new report from Business Insider claims that the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company is trialling a proactive feature in customizable chatbots created using its no-code AI Studio software, that will enable them to send unprompted follow-up messages based on previous conversations. Known internally to data labeling firm Alignerr as "Project Omni", the training project will "provide value for users and ultimately help to improve re-engagement and user retention," according to guidelines in the documents BI claims to have seen. Meta advertises AI studio as a platform where "anyone can create an AI character based on their interests" and encourages creators to view the bots as an AI extension of themselves. You can customize a chatbot's appearance, choose the content it's trained on and decide which Meta-owned application you want it to appear in, all without "any technical expertise." According to the BI report, Alignerr's Project Omni guidelines use the example of a film-focused AI bot it calls "The Maestro of Movie Magic" that might send a user message such as: "I hope you're having a harmonious day! I wanted to check in and see if you've discovered any new favorite soundtracks or composers recently. Or perhaps you'd like some recommendations for your next movie night? Let me know, and I'll be happy to help!" As BI notes, there is a business incentive for Meta to keep people engaged with its chatbots. Prolonged engagement is vital for increasing revenue, and this year Meta expects to bring in $2 billion to $3 billion from its generative AI products alone. By 2035, the company estimates that figure could be as high as $1.4 trillion. Those kinds of forecasts will only be possible if its AI tools are being used consistently, so a friendly reminder from a chatbot every now and then feels like an obvious move. The proactive messages are currently still just a test feature. And while it definitely feels like remembering conversations and initiating new ones without invitation is approaching a user consent gray area, a Meta spokesperson told BI that the AI will only send a follow-up message if a user has first initiated the conversation, and it won't send another message if the first one is ignored. Responses must also be consistent with the AI's personality and the nature of the previous conversation, maintaining a positive tone while staying away from controversial or sensitive topics unless the user themself has mentioned them. Last month, Meta started warning its users not to share intimate details in Meta AI's public feed after it emerged that a large number of users appeared to be doing so unwittingly.
