It was announced that the social network TikTok already works on a tool capable of answering questions and having conversations with the users of the application. It should be noted that it is currently undergoing internal testing.
However, since the global expansion of ChatGPTthe ‘chatbot’ that uses the technology of artificial intelligence (AI) generative developed by Open AI, several technology companies have opted for this type of tools. Between them Google with bard or Microsoft with Copilot.
On the other hand, TikTokproperty of bytedanceworks on “new ways to enhance search and discovery” on the platform, as confirmed by a representative of the firm to Bloomberg.
As indicated, it is about the preparation of ‘taco’, an experimental chatbot that is only available to a small group of company employees, as stated by analyst Daniel Buchuk of Watchful, a company that tracks development tests.
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For now, this tool would only be available to users older than 18 yearssince it collects all kinds of information entered by users and shares it with anonymous third-party providers to provide answers to certain questions.
From Bloomberg They commented that, despite the records that ‘Tako’ makes, their comments may not be true or accurate, since they are generated by the Artificial intelligence.
Since the platform is still in the testing phase, TikTok He hopes that this solution will allow him to obtain “increasingly accurate data to deliver personalized content” and individualized, with the aim of revolutionizing the way in which people use the platform.
What is TikTok for?
It is an application that allows users to create and video sharing of different durations, starting from the 5 seconds until 3 minutes. Initially, it began to position itself as a social network devoted to entertainment, but currently goes beyond just creating videos. The central focus is to discover personalized content on topics that are of interest to you.
This behavior has played in favor of many companies of all sizes, but especially the smallest. It is estimated that the 78% of SMEs at TikTok they plan to increase their investment in the platform.
Children from Colombia have less protection on TikTok than peers from Europe
The privacy protections and the terms and conditions for underage users on this social network are more rigorous in European countries than in the case of Colombia, exposing them to greater risks, according to a report by the US firm. fairplayin which the Colombian organization Peace Network.
For example, says a section of the report, TikTok offers additional protections for minors in Europe, in order to provide “an age-appropriate experience.” This does not happen for minors in Latin America, USA, Australia and Africa, who have less protection.
