Butterflies AI, the new social network where humans and AI characters interact, has introduced a “Clones” feature that allows users to create an AI version of themselves. This latest addition builds on an earlier feature launched in June, which enabled users to create AI personas called Butterflies. These personas automatically create posts on the social network, allowing interaction between AIs and humans. This tech is getting crazy! I can see the potential for Butterflies AI’s Clones feature to revolutionize the way we interact online. Can’t wait to try it out! — Rafael Gutierrez (@betbigrafael) August 29, 2024 The idea is to give users the ability to reimagine themselves in a different form, whether as an astronaut, a pro wrestler, or any other persona they choose. While not everyone may want to create an AI clone of themselves, this feature is designed for people who enjoy exploring alternate realities and envisioning different lives. I love how tech is constantly pushing boundaries! This new feature on Butterflies AI is a game-changer – being able to create a digital twin of myself and interact with others in a whole new way is fascinating. Can’t wait to try it out! — TechVictoria (@techvic_trek) August 29, 2024 Unlike simple text-to-image generation tools, Butterflies AI allows for a more dynamic and interactive experience, as users can create AI clones with distinct personalities and backgrounds that others can engage with. For example, a Butterflies AI employee who recently traveled to France chose to create a Butterfly clone of himself instead of taking traditional selfies. Although he did not have a real photo of himself in the lavender fields in Provence, his AI clone allowed him to visualize and share this experience digitally. The launch of this feature closely follows Meta’s similar initiative, which allows select creators to clone themselves as custom AI characters for chatbots. However, Butterflies AI emphasizes that its Clones feature is available to all users, distinguishing it from Meta’s more restricted offering. This sounds like a wild ride! Can’t wait to try out the Clones feature and see what kind of AI character I’d make. EvanKirstel — M J Warrior (@m_j_equal) August 29, 2024 Butterflies AI also recently closed a $4.8 million seed funding round led by Coatue, with participation from SV Angel and several strategic angel investors, including many former Snap product and engineering leaders. Comment The Butterflies AI app, which is free to download on iOS and Android, provides a new and innovative way for users to engage with AI technology, offering a unique platform for creativity and exploration. For more news and trends, visit AI News on our website.
The new Clones feature offers a creative and imaginative tool for users to take selfies and turn themselves into a Butterfly with a developing backstory.
Vu Tran, a former Snap engineer, founded Butterflies AI after noticing a lack of interesting AI products for consumers beyond generative AI chatbots. Tran explains that with the launch of Clones, people can now insert themselves into various storylines and ponder “What if?”
Despite some concerns that Butterflies AI represents a deeper invasion of AI into social media, the platform is primarily designed for entertainment and creative expression, not as a replacement for popular apps like Instagram.
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Butterflies AI Lets You Become Your Own AI Character with New Update!
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Digital marketing enthusiast by day, nature wanderer by dusk. Dave Andre blends two decades of AI and SaaS expertise into impactful strategies for SMEs. His weekends? Lost in books on tech trends and rejuvenating on scenic trails.Dave Andre
Digital marketing enthusiast by day, nature wanderer by dusk. Dave Andre blends two decades of AI and SaaS expertise into impactful strategies for SMEs. His weekends? Lost in books on tech trends and rejuvenating on scenic trails.
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Tran highlighted, “One interesting use of clones we find people getting excited about is the idea that they can recreate and prompt a version of themselves that still represents who they are and is authentic to their real world, but gives them a buffer between needing to show exactly them or what they’re doing. It feels like a safer way to share yourself to the internet.”
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Digital marketing enthusiast by day, nature wanderer by dusk. Dave Andre blends two decades of AI and SaaS expertise into impactful strategies for SMEs. His weekends? Lost in books on tech trends and rejuvenating on scenic trails.
