SNAPCHAT has launched its own AI chatbot feature.
My AI is designed to be a "personal sidekick" for Snapchat users.
What is My AI?
My AI is the latest feature initially launched by Snapchat in February 2023.
It is a chatbot designed to help users find solutions to everyday questions they might have.
However, it has reportedly been stripped of functionality that has seen other chatbots banned from schools, such as asking it to write essays.
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Speaking to The Verge, CEO Even Spiegel said: "The big idea is that in addition to talking to our friends and family every day, we’re going to talk to AI every day.
"And this is something we’re well positioned to do as a messaging service."
The Snapchat bot will be pinned to the app's chat tab above conversations with friends. It has been trained to give responses that are in line with the company’s trust and safety guidelines.
How do I get My AI?
When it first rolled out, users needed to be subscribed to Snapchat Plus in order to access My AI.
Snapchat Plus is Snapchat's subscription plan, available on iPhone and Android for $3.99 a month.
Snapchat Plus gives users exclusive features such as the ability to pin a friend as a BFF, exclusive badges, story rewatch counts, Snapchat web, and more.
However, on April 19, 2023, the platform announced a series of improvements to its My AI chatbot and even opened the feature to a global audience for free.
What can I use My AI for?
My AI users are able to use the chatbot for a range of solutions.
Snapchat notes: "My AI can recommend birthday gift ideas for your BFF, plan a hiking trip for a long weekend, suggest a recipe for dinner, or even write a haiku about cheese for your cheddar-obsessed pal.
"Make My AI your own by giving it a name and customizing the wallpaper for your Chat."
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Snapchat has asked users to provide feedback about the service and also warned users not to share any secrets with the chatbot.
Snapchat notes: "All conversations with My AI will be stored and may be reviewed to improve the product experience.
"Please do not share any secrets with My AI and do not rely on it for advice."