Snapchat launches another weird AI generative feature،
Snap has invested heavily in AI features for Snapchat, as have many tech giants. The social enterprise even launched its own AI chatbot, which has recently come under scrutiny due to potential risks to children's privacy.
More recently, Snap allowed its subscribers to generate Snaps by simply clicking the “AI” button to the right of the viewfinder. Of course, all of these AI features completely remove any need for creativity when posting content. On the bright side, it's now much easier to post on Snapchat if you're a Premium user.
Earlier this week, Snap quietly released another AI-related feature that lets users create “custom Bitmoji pets.” Social MediaToday reports that Snap is already rolling out AI animals to Snapchat+ subscribers. A few screenshots were shared on Twitter by Jonah Manzano in case you're curious about these new AI-powered Bitmoji pets.
Basically, you can ask the AI to create a digital pet, which will accompany you on the Snap Map. The only thing that involves AI is the process of creating the animal, so don't expect it to suddenly start talking or answer your questions.
Another gimmick of the new feature is that your friends on Snapchat will be able to see you and your digital pet on Snap Map. This looks like one of those features that no one really asked for, but got nonetheless.
