Snapchat introduces My AI powered by ChatGPT

Snapchat is introducing an AI chatbot called My AI which is powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatting algorithm. Currently, the feature is only available to purchasers of the Snapchat+ paid plan, but the AI ​​chatbot should be available to all users at a later date.

While Snapchat uses ChatGPT, the model is according to The Verge trained to only provide answers that fall within social media guidelines. For example, the chatbot would not provide responses that contain foul language, violence, sexually explicit content, or opinions on sensitive topics. Generating schoolwork such as reports and homework is also blocked in Snapchat’s My AI.

In a blog post the company explains that “all conversations with My AI are stored” and can be studied if necessary, in their own words to improve the product experience. “Please don’t share secrets with My AI or ask for advice.”

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel tells The Verge: “In addition to talking to friends and family, we will also be talking to artificial intelligence every day.” In line with this reasoning, the condensed version of ChatGPT has therefore been incorporated under the Chat tab, available alongside actual conversations with friends.

For the time being, only Snapchat+ subscribers can chat with the My AI chatbot. This subscription gives customers access to exclusive features and early access to future functionalities, among other things. This also includes the My AI option. It is not yet clear when all other users of Snapchat can expect the chat function.

My AI, via Snapchat