Sassy Robots and More: Meta's Playful AI Chatbot Strategy for Younger Users

Meta is cooking up something exciting for the younger crowd, and it’s about to make a grand entrance at their Meta Connect event! Brace yourselves for the introduction of “Gen AI Personas” – the sizzling new chatbot sensation that’s all set to take the world by storm, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

So, what’s the buzz all about? Well, these funky chatbots are like a bag of Skittles – bursting with colorful personalities tailored to captivate the hearts of our vibrant young users. Think of it as ChatGPT’s cool and quirky cousin, making waves as one of the fastest-growing apps in recent memory. But wait, there’s more! Rumor has it that Meta has been secretly test-driving similar chatbot personas over on Instagram.

Behind the scenes, Meta’s mad scientists have been crafting an array of personas that will leave you in splits. Picture this: a “sassy robot” inspired by the legendary Bender from Futurama or an inquisitive “Alvin the Alien” who can’t resist asking questions (maybe a few too many!). There was even a chatbot that dished out some rather unconventional advice, like, “When you’re with a girl, it’s all about the experience. And if she’s barfing on you, that’s definitely an experience.”

But that’s not the end of the story. Meta plans to unleash a whole army of these bots – dozens, to be precise! And they’ve been working on a nifty tool that will let celebrities cook up their very own chatbots to charm their fans. Imagine chatting with your favorite celeb’s digital alter ego! Plus, there are whispers of some super-productive chatbots in the works, ready to assist with everything from coding to other nifty tasks.

And if you thought that was all Meta has up its sleeve, think again! They’ve been busy concocting a formidable large language model, a worthy rival to OpenAI’s GPT-4. Not to mention, there’s a special AI model dedicated to giving life to their Horizon Worlds avatars. You can expect to catch a glimpse of all this tech wizardry at Meta Connect, where they’ll also spill the beans on their metaverse project and unveil the spanking new Quest 3 headset.

In the words of former Snap and Instagram exec, Meghana Dhar, chatbots might not scream “Gen Z” to her, but you can bet Gen Z is all over them like a kid in a candy store. Meta’s mission, as always, is to keep folks engaged for longer, giving them more opportunities to serve up those oh-so-coveted ads. Get ready for the chatbot revolution!