Character.AI Integrates Social Feed to Mobile App, Empowering Users to Share AI Creations
I've been watching the rise of AI-powered apps with a keen interest, and it seems they're all starting to converge on a similar idea: social interaction. Character.AI, the platform where you can create and chat with your own AI characters, is the latest to embrace this trend.
They're rolling out a social feed to their mobile apps, a feature that was already available on their web platform since June. So, what does this mean for you? Basically, it lets you share your AI creations, whether it's an image, a video, or even the chatbots themselves, with other users. Think of it as a community hub where you can show off your creative work and get inspired by others.
You can share snippets of your conversations with AI characters or post AI-generated images based on those chats. Imagine, for example, creating a character that embodies a historical figure and then sharing a thought-provoking conversation they had on a relevant topic. Or even better, imagine setting up live streams where different characters debate specific subjects. It's a pretty interesting way to engage with AI and each other. This reminds me of when Second Life got popular, but instead of controlling your own avatar, you are using AI to express yourself.
The feed also integrates with Character.AI's generative video model, AvtarFX. This means you can whip up video clips using text prompts and images, and then share them directly on the feed. The lines between creating and consuming content are increasingly blurred. According to Character.AI’s CEO, the goal is to create a space where you can easily watch content from other creators, but also jump in and add to the story, which I think its a good approach.
It's worth noting that Character.AI isn’t the only one exploring this social avenue. Other AI-driven platforms, like Pika, are also experimenting with social features, showing that the intersection of AI and social media is an exciting space to watch. I believe that we will be seeing more and more of this in the future.
Source: TechCrunch