This Week in AI: The Main News You Need to Know
?? Meta starts testing user-created AI chatbots on Instagram
Meta is testing AI chatbots created by users on Instagram, starting in the U.S., with clear AI labeling. They will help creators and businesses interact with their communities and customers and respond to the fans.?
?? Gemini comes to Gmail
Google is introducing a Gemini-powered AI side panel in Gmail to help write emails and summarize threads. It's about to extend the feature to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. The option is only available to Google Workspace customers with some subscriptions.
?? Smashing app launch?
Goodreads co-founder Otis Chandler presented Smashing, an AI- and community-powered content recommendation app. It helps users find interesting content and engage with it through summaries and critical excerpts.
?? Sonia's AI chatbot steps in for therapists
Sonia is a startup made by ETH Zürich graduates. It offers an AI therapist app for $20/month, with generative AI models to provide cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and "homework" for users.
?? Character.AI allows users to talk with AI avatars over calls
Character.AI now supports calling AI characters in multiple languages. This way, users can practice language skills, give mock interviews, and enhance role-playing games with a quick switch between calling and texting.
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