Called “Bubble Characters,” the app featured cartoon-like characters engaging in conversations with young users and even offering advice

  • CharlesReed
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    111 year ago

    I didn’t even know this was a thing, and they’ve already cancelled it.

  • Andy
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    111 year ago

    I don’t know if Google canceling a project is news. Seems like Google releasing a project would be much more of a “man bites dog” story than the other way around, but okay.

  • @ddtfrog@lemm.ee
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    91 year ago

    “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…

    • @xkforce@lemmy.world
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      61 year ago

      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.

  • db2
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    81 year ago

    Also Google: We just watched our first science fiction movie ever last night.

  • exohuman
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    51 year ago

    Yeah, that was a horrible idea. Glad they cancelled it.