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AI chatbots have permeated virtually every app across every industry. However, social media has been one of the slowest areas for in-app chatbot integration. 

The only attempt so far has been Snapchat's AI-powered chatbot, which was an entire flop. Now, TikTok decided it wanted to give generative AI a try too. 

2/ Tako is powered by a third-party chat assistant and is designed to help make it easier to discover entertaining and inspiring content on TikTok. No current plans for this beyond these early tests, but we're excited to hear your feedback!

— TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) May 25, 2023

From that statement, it is clear that one of TikTok's major purposes for the chatbot is to drive more views and engagement to its own content. 

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In the Tweet, TikTok also added that there are currently no plans for the chatbot besides testing, so it doesn't seem like we will be seeing that chatbot in the app anytime soon.

"We're always exploring new technologies that add value to our community," said TikTok to ZDNET in a statement. "With select users, we're testing new ways to power search and discovery on TikTok, and we look forward to learning from our community as we continue to create a safe place that entertains, inspires creativity, and drives culture."

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