Meta is testing proactive AI chatbot features

On July 4th, according to Techcrunch, Meta is testing a new type of AI chatbot on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger platforms. This feature allows the AI to proactively send follow-up messages to users within 14 days of the initial conversation. This feature is only available to users who have sent at least 5 messages to the bot, and users can choose to keep these interactions private or share them through profiles, stories, and direct links.

These customizable chatbots, developed by Meta through its AI Studio platform, aim to continue discussions on topics of interest to users. The company expects its generative AI products to generate $2 billion to $3 billion in revenue by 2025, and $1.4 trillion by 2035. [深潮 TechFlow]