TikTok works on a ‘chatbot’ that can answer questions and have conversations with the users of the application, which is currently undergoing internal testing.
Since the global expansion of ChatGPT, the ‘chatbot’ that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by OpenAI, several technology companies have opted for this type of tool. Among them Google with Bard or Microsoft with Copilot.
The Chinese platform TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is also working on “new ways to power search and discovery” on the platform, as confirmed by a representative of the firm to Bloomberg.
Specifically, it is immersed in the preparation of Tacoan experimental chatbot that “can answer questions and have conversations” with users, according to screenshots of the app recovered by Bloomberg.
At the moment, this tool is only available to a small group of company employeesas stated by the Watchful analyst – a company that tracks development tests – Daniel Buchuk.
This tool, which It would only be available to users over 18 years of age.collects all types of information entered by users and shares it with anonymous “third party service providers” to provide answers to your questions.
Despite the fact that Tako registers this information, Bloomberg reports that users can choose to delete their data, although initially they are informed not to offer personal data to the ‘chatbot’, much less trust this tool to obtain advice of any kind. . “Tako’s comments are generated by AI and may not be true or accurate”has pointed out the Watchful analyst.
Because the platform is still in the testing phase, TikTok hopes that this solution will allow it to obtain “increasingly accurate data to deliver personalized” and individualized contentwith the aim of “revolutionizing the way people” make use of the platform.
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