Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are very popular. Now, the social media platform TikTok is on the agenda with the news that it is testing its own artificial intelligence chatbot.
‘TAKO’ NAME FROM TIKTOK
According to TechCrunch’s report, TikTok is testing an in-app artificial intelligence chatbot called ‘Tako’. It is said that with this bot called “Tako”, users can ask Tako various questions about the video or discover new content by asking for suggestions.
As an example of this, “While watching a video of King Charles’ coronation, Tako asks users, ‘What is the significance of King Charles III’s coronation?’ may suggest that they ask.” it is called.
Or, if users are looking for something to watch, it is stated that they can ask Tako to suggest videos on a certain topic.
EXPLANATION FROM TIKTOK
TikTok made a statement about Tako from the official “@TikTokComms” account on Twitter. In its statement, TikTok used the following statements:
“We are in the early stages of exploring chatbot tools with a limited test of Tako to certain users in the Philippines. Tako is an AI-powered tool that helps search and discover on TikTok.
Tako is powered by a third-party chat assistant and is designed to make it easy to discover fun and inspiring content on TikTok. There are no current plans for this beyond these early tests, but we’re excited to hear your feedback!”
1/ We’re in the early stages of exploring chatbot tools with a limited test of Tako with select users in the Philippines. Tako is an AI-powered tool to help with search and discovery on TikTok.
— TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) May 25, 2023