Called “Bubble Characters,” the app featured cartoon-like characters engaging in conversations with young users and even offering advice
They’re optimising their idea to grave pipeline.
I didn’t even know this was a thing, and they’ve already cancelled it.
Nothing quite like trying to market AI to the most aggressively anti-ai generation so far
Yeah, that was a horrible idea. Glad they cancelled it.
Ribbit
Also Google: We just watched our first science fiction movie ever last night.
“Man I’m really sad lately. I’ve lost 2 friends due to fighting. Rewlly frustrated!”
“aww jeez that sucks, I hate when that happens! Have you tried new Trending Friendfinder™️ ? For only $3.99/mo ($48 paid yearly installments) you can find new friends!” - Bubble Character advice after launching
Yeah kinda glad it didn’t go through…
tbh I would be more concerned how easily AI can be manipulated into giving inappropriate responses like it was when it was used to interact with callers to an eating disorder hotline etc. ie instead of helping, it ended up giving them tips and tricks on how to eating disorder more efficiently.
