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TikTok is testing a chatbot called "Tako" that can converse with users about short videos and help them discover content. The chatbot is being tested with select users in the Philippines. Tako is designed to help users discover "entertaining and inspiring content" on the app. TikTok has set a disclaimer saying Tako is an experimental chatbot and that responses could be inaccurate. The company did not say why the Philippines was selected.
TikTok is testing an AI chatbot called Tako in select markets to help users with search and discovery. Users can ask Tako questions about videos or ask for recommendations on a particular topic. The bot is being reviewed for safety purposes and to enhance user experience, but privacy concerns arise as the conversations are not being deleted after chats end. The long-term data retention policies or privacy aspects of the chatbot are unclear. The chatbot is being tested in the Philippines and is not currently public in the US.