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Meta tests user-created AI characters on Instagram in the U.S. AI characters will appear primarily in messaging and be clearly labeled. Collaboration with creators like Wasted and Don Allen Stevenson III. Gradual rollout expected to reach full launch by August. Meta is introducing AI characters created by users through Meta AI studio on Instagram. The test will initially be limited to the U.S. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, announced this development on his broadcast channel. He emphasised that these AI chatbots will be clearly labelled to avoid confusion. “Rolling out an early test in the U.S. of our AI studio so you might start seeing AIs from your favorite creators and interest-based AIs in the coming weeks on Instagram. These will primarily show up in messaging for now, and will be clearly labeled as AI,” he said. There's soon going to be a brand new way to integrate with Instagram thanks to Meta AI Creators and AI Avatars Meta’s launching the first stage of its “AI Studio” platform Meta has collaborated with creators like meme account Wasted and technology creator Don Allen Stevenson III for the initial launch. The company aims to enable every creator and small business to develop their own AI for community interaction. Zuckerberg suggested that creators might use these AI avatars to engage with fans when they can't personally respond to all messages. He noted that the effectiveness of these AI characters will likely evolve over time, becoming an "art form" in itself. Future Plans and Rollout Meta’s launching the first stage of its “AI Studio” platform The test will begin with about 50 creators and a small percentage of users. Meta plans to gradually expand the feature over the next few months, aiming for a full launch by August. Zuckerberg expressed uncertainty about the most engaging and trust-building approach for these AI avatars. AI Studio will enable creators to build an “AI agent” version of themselves to interact with their community. He stated that the company wants to provide tools for experimentation to see what works best. This move by Meta coincides with Character.AI, an a16z-backed chatbot company, introducing voice calls with AI avatars. FAQs Q1: What is Meta testing on Instagram? Meta is testing user-created AI characters on Instagram, starting with a limited rollout in the U.S. Q2: How will these AI characters be used? The AI characters will primarily appear in messaging and will be clearly labeled as AI to avoid confusion. Q3: Who are some of the creators involved in the initial launch? Meta has collaborated with creators such as meme account Wasted and technology creator Don Allen Stevenson III. Q4: What is the purpose of these AI characters? These AI characters are designed to help creators engage with their fans, especially when they cannot respond personally to all messages. Q5: When will the feature be fully launched? The test will start with about 50 creators and a small percentage of users, aiming for a full launch by August. Also Read: Meta Concerned About Telecommunications Bill 2023 Impact on India’s OTT Landscape Also Read: Meta Announces New Privacy Controls for EU Users: Unlinking Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Also Read: Meta Tightens Messaging Safety for Teens on Instagram and Facebook

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