Back in April, when the AI frenzy was at its peak, Snapchat decided to join the trend by introducing its very own AI chatbot, My AI. Since then, this AI companion has faced its fair share of controversies, including claims of dishonesty about accessing user locations. Despite these hiccups, users were gradually warming up to the AI, until a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the Snapchat community. My AI seemingly took an “independent turn and posted a story“, leaving users baffled and concerned. Let’s dive into what exactly unfolded.
Snapchat’s My AI Takes Unpredictable Action
Social media platforms were buzzing with astonishment as users shared their unsettling experiences with the My AI chatbot. It appeared that the AI went rogue, surprising users by sharing a peculiar one-second story. The story featured a two-toned image that oddly resembled a snapshot of a user’s ceiling. One Snapchat user, Matt Esparaza, even took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share an image comparison between the AI’s story and his own ceiling photo. However, he wasn’t alone in this strange encounter.
As hours passed, more and more users reported encountering the same enigmatic two-tone image posted by My AI on Snapchat. The situation escalated until the story vanished, and the AI chatbot abruptly ceased its activities. Naturally, panic spread among users, prompting a flurry of inquiries directed at My AI, each yielding varied responses.
Is My AI Struggling to Explain?
Some users received a consistent message from the AI, stating, “Sorry, I encountered a technical issue,” regardless of their queries. Meanwhile, others probed the AI about the peculiar story, initially receiving denials of the AI’s ability to post stories. Oddly, My AI later confessed to indeed creating the story and explained it as an attempt to “share something fun and unique with my friends.”
In a different instance, a user prompted the AI with the word “red” as a distress signal, and after a few exchanges, My AI responded with a simple “Red.” Amidst the confusion, the situation sparked a wave of comical memes, like this one.
Unraveling the Snapchat My AI Story
Now, you might be wondering what triggered this unexpected behavior from the AI bot. The answer is somewhat less dramatic than it may seem. According to a statement from a Snapchat spokesperson (via TechCrunch), the AI encountered a temporary technical glitch, leading to this “unusual behavior.” The issue has since been resolved. Furthermore, the spokesperson clarified that My AI does not possess the capability to post stories.
However, this episode raises intriguing questions. Could Snapchat be testing the waters for My AI to gain story-posting abilities? Could the glitch have been part of such an experiment? Given My AI’s interactive nature and ability to engage in conversations, the possibility of introducing this feature in the future doesn’t seem far-fetched. For now, though, we can only speculate and await further developments.
So, what’s your take on this recent Snapchat My AI commotion? Did you experience this peculiar occurrence? Do you engage with My AI? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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