Instagram is Developing a Customizable ‘AI Friend’

👯‍♀️🤖 Instagram’s working on the next big thing: AI friends who will never steal your fries or spoil your favorite show.

App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi shared screenshots revealing that Instagram users can customize their AI’s race, nationality, age, personality, and interests.

The AI friend would be able to chat, brainstorm and answer questions. But here’s where it can be monetized— subliminal marketing.

Suppose you are sharing about a stressful week at work. Your AI friend could sympathize with your situation but might subtly suggest a tea brand to help you relax.

🎥 It could also share content like TikTok videos or memes you like that promote a particular brand.

👩🏽‍💻 Or casually ask for your opinion on products and use the data for marketing research.

Personalized chatbots raise serious ethical concerns, perhaps more than other AI tools, due to their potential to blur the lines between influence and manipulation. The only ethical way to use this technology is to obtain user consent and establish transparency.

✅ Credit – TechCrunch

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