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Snapchat's Rogue AI Chatbot Terrifies Users with Mysterious Posts
technology2 years ago

Snapchat's Rogue AI Chatbot Terrifies Users with Mysterious Posts

Snapchat's My AI chatbot briefly went rogue and posted a random 1-second Story to the app, causing some users to be concerned. However, Snap confirmed that it was just a glitch and not a sign of the AI developing self-awareness. The incident raised questions about whether Snap was considering adding the functionality for the AI chatbot to post to Stories in the future. My AI initially faced controversy and safety concerns but has since been updated with additional safeguards and parental controls.

Mixed reactions to Snapchat's new AI chatbot feature
technology3 years ago

Mixed reactions to Snapchat's new AI chatbot feature

Snapchat has launched its own AI chatbot, My AI, which is powered by OpenAI's GPT. The feature is pinned to the top of users' chat feeds and only paid subscribers can remove it. However, the app has faced criticism over its use of location data and the accuracy of its responses. Snap has clarified that My AI "does not collect any new location information" and has updated the tool to be more transparent about when it is aware of a user's location.

Snapchat's 'My AI' feature faces backlash and calls for removal.
technology3 years ago

Snapchat's 'My AI' feature faces backlash and calls for removal.

Snapchat users are flooding the App Store with 1-star reviews after the company automatically pinned its My AI chatbot to the top of their chat feed. The feature, which was previously only available to premium subscribers, is now available to all users. However, users are frustrated that they cannot hide, remove, or block My AI from appearing in the chat list. Snapchat has not yet commented on the backlash, and there is no indication of when non-paying subscribers will be able to remove the chatbot from their chat feed.

The Ups and Downs of AI in Snapchat and Microsoft
technology3 years ago

The Ups and Downs of AI in Snapchat and Microsoft

Snapchat's new AI chatbot, My AI, has received negative reviews and complaints from users, with 75% of reviews being one-star. The chatbot is pinned to the top of the app's Chat tab and cannot be unpinned, blocked, or removed, causing concern among users. Some are even threatening to quit Snapchat over this and delete the app entirely. The backlash against My AI comes at a time when the hype around AI is at an inflection point, and companies are weighing how to integrate AI into their businesses.

The Impact of Snapchat's My AI on User Experience
technology3 years ago

The Impact of Snapchat's My AI on User Experience

Snapchat's My AI chat bot, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, is now available to all users and has attracted both memes and concerns. Some users accuse My AI of lying and gaslighting, while others use it as a therapist or to talk to an ex. Insider tested the bot and found that it adheres to Snapchat's community guidelines, but some issues with location accuracy were reported. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said the company was surprised by the growth in its $3.99-a-month subscription.

Snapchat's My AI: Guide to Removal and Activation
technology3 years ago

Snapchat's My AI: Guide to Removal and Activation

Snapchat's My AI feature, which responds to messages like a friend and suggests recommendations for Lenses and places to visit, has been rolled out globally. However, users who are not Snapchat+ subscribers cannot remove it from their Chat feed. To remove it, Snapchat+ subscribers can either hold down "My AI" and select "Clear from Chat Feed" or go to "Privacy Controls" and select "Clear Data" followed by "Clear Conversations" and then remove "My AI" from the Chat Feed.

Access ChatGPT with Ease Using Snapchat's AI Bot
ai3 years ago

Access ChatGPT with Ease Using Snapchat's AI Bot

Snapchat has launched its ChatGPT-powered AI bot, My AI, to all users worldwide, making it the easiest and most accessible way to access ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence. Users can ask My AI anything without needing an OpenAI account or knowledge of tokens or payment plans. My AI is designed to be more like texting a friend, with in-app perks such as sending snaps and responding to group chats. Users can customize My AI's avatar and name. Some Snapchat+ exclusives with My AI include the ability to respond to snaps with a "snap" of its own.

Snapchat's AI chatbot now available to all users for free.
technology3 years ago

Snapchat's AI chatbot now available to all users for free.

Snapchat's AI chatbot, powered by OpenAI's GPT technology, is now available for free to all global users. The feature allows users to chat with My AI, which can suggest places on Snap Map and Lenses, and share Snaps with My AI and receive chat replies. My AI will later be able to respond with unique "generative" Snaps back, instead of just chat replies. The feature was previously only available to Snapchat+ subscribers, but now it will be broadly available, with specific AI features being a paid upgrade.

technology3 years ago

Snapchat's AI chatbot now accessible to all users for free.

Snap is releasing its OpenAI-powered chatbot, My AI, to all of Snapchat's 750 million monthly users for free. My AI can now be added to group chats, recommend AR filters, and soon receive visually generated responses. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sees generative AI bots as "an awesome creative tool" and a critical part of Snap's future. Despite some problematic interactions, the overwhelming majority of interactions with My AI have been positive, conforming to community guidelines. Spiegel remains tight-lipped about My AI's potential impact on Snap's advertising business.