It is understood that TikTok has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot equivalent to ‘ChatGPT’. Currently, it’s being tested privately for Filipino users.

Reuters introduced on the twenty fifth (local time) that ByteDance, which operates TikTok, is conducting an initial test of ‘Tako’, a chatbot that helps users find video content.

In accordance with this, taco is placed in the shape of a small icon at the highest right of TikTok, and it performs the function of introducing more videos through conversation with users. Unlike ChatGPT, which is designed for multiple purposes, it’s analyzed that it’s more like a ‘navigation helper’ that focuses on encouraging video viewing.

For instance, to the query ‘When is the coronation of King Charles?’, Taco provides the reply and at the identical time lists related TikTok videos.

As well as, TikTok is understood to have submitted a trademark application for ‘TikTok Taco’ to the US Patent and Trademark Office in April.

TikTok said, “Taco is designed to assist users discover fun and provoking content on the app.”

Nonetheless, it didn’t answer why it’s testing tacos only within the Philippines or plans to expand testing.

Meanwhile, TikTok has recently been banned for the primary time within the US state of Montana, and the atmosphere is being blocked not only within the US but in addition all over the world because of information leaks.

Reporter Kang Doo-won ainews@aitimes.com