The report also mentions other AI personas in development, including an extraterrestrial-themed chatbot called "Alvin the Alien" and another called "Gavin" who reportedly made a sexist remark and trash-talked Mark Zuckerberg. There are concerns that Alvin could be used to gather users' personal information. This follows reports last month that Meta was working on chatbots based on real-world political figures, and Mark Zuckerberg is said to be particularly interested in these AI companions.
Key takeaways:
- Meta is planning to release a variety of AI chatbots on Facebook and Instagram to attract younger users. These chatbots will embody various personas, including a sassy AI agent called 'Bob the robot.'
- Meta also plans to release a tool that allows celebrities and creators to develop their own AI doppelgangers to interact with their fans and followers.
- Internal documents obtained by the Wall Street Journal also described other AI personas in the works, including an extra-terrestrial-themed chatbot called 'Alvin the Alien' and another called 'Gavin' who reportedly trash-talked Mark Zuckerberg.
- Last month, anonymous sources claimed that Meta was working on a variety of personas based on real-world political figures, including one meant to impersonate former president Abraham Lincoln.