"AI interaction is getting closer to reality thanks to Meta and their new meta chatbots, which were inspired by famous characters and will delight any fan of the film Her."
"This month, Meta unveiled their newly developed artificial intelligence chat bot models that will be available on Messenger, WhatsApp and IG Direct."
"But that’s not all! Meta also claims that it will soon be possible for users to create their own personal AI friends, modelled from their own photos and chosen styles. This will make it possible to create unique characters with individual voices and the ability to express their own communication style."
"According to the latest data discovered when analyzing IG's server-side code, this could all be coming very soon."
"We have exclusive screenshots provided by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, which clearly show that Meta is working on a new process to create AI chatbots on Instagram. Here, you will be able to choose the gender of the character, the communication style and even customize it according to your preferences."
"The photos also show that you'll be able to choose interests for your character and then upload their profile picture. In some ways, this is similar to the plot of the film Her, where the protagonist makes a real emotional connection with an AI companion."
"While it can be assumed that Meta intended more of a practical use for its chatbots, perhaps many users will resort to this feature to create their virtual friends. Chatting with a character who responds in their own unique style can be exciting and innovative in the beginning, but can lose its appeal over time. However, if the character you create becomes your sincere friend, it can be a real motivation to return to a chatbot again and again."
"Admittedly, this all sounds a bit strange and even a little disturbing. However, loneliness is a real killer, and if creating AI friends can help people feel less isolated, then why not?"
"It would be interesting to see how users would take to such a possibility. While it's undoubtedly a novelty that could quickly become obsolete for many, it could be a precious and valuable experience for others."
"Plus, we can only imagine how advanced the creation of artificial intelligence chatbots could become if Meta also allows them to be trained based on unique datasets. This would add even more opportunities to create customizable, advanced and focused communication tools."
"We don't yet know when this feature will be launched, but it appears that Meta is actively pursuing its development."