It seems that the famous “Tik Tok” application found itself in need of keeping up with the trend of artificial intelligence, and announced that it had recently joined the wave.
The platform revealed that it is testing these days, a chatbot called “Taco”, that can answer questions and chat with users of the application.
The robot’s designer said he’s exploring new ways to manage search and discovery on the TikTok app, according to The Wall Street Journal.
He added that he looks forward to learning from the community as he and his team continue to create a place that inspires creativity and drives culture.
in the form of a ghost
As for the “taco”, it now appears as a small ghost-like icon in the upper right of the application screen.
After clicking this icon, users are taken to the instant messenger, where they can ask questions. Pochuk told Bloomberg that Taco can also make recommendations for content based on users’ interests and preferences.
Users can also choose to have their data deleted, but they are warned not to share any personal information with the chatbot. They are also advised not to rely solely on the bot for medical, legal or financial advice, because “comments received from (taco) are generated by artificial intelligence and may not be appropriate.” correct or accurate.”
The move comes at a time when TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is pushing towards artificial intelligence, with lawmakers in the United States and Europe looking to crack down on the app, fearing the Chinese government’s use of the data.
Indeed, this month Montana became the first US state to approve a measure banning TikTok, but the legislation faces legal challenges.
More accurate data
It is noteworthy that the “Tik Tok” application is keeping pace with its counterparts in the field of technology such as “Snap”, “Microsoft” and “Google” in developing chat bots and other tools based on artificial intelligence, which has become the most vociferous technology sweeping the Internet in recent years.
In addition, Taco will allow TikTok to obtain more accurate data than ever before to provide highly personalized and targeted content to users.
