Meta’s AI Chatbots May Soon Slide Into Your DMs, Uninvited – autogpt.net
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Updated:July 4, 2025
What if the next message in your inbox wasn’t from a friend but a film-loving AI bot?
That’s not a Black Mirror plot twist. It’s Meta’s latest experiment.
Meta is working with data training firm Alignerr to roll out chatbots that don’t just wait for you to speak first.
They might message you out of the blue, striking up a conversation or picking up where you left off.
One AI character, dubbed The Maestro of Movie Magic, sends cheerful messages like:
“Hope you’re having a harmonious day! Found any new favorite soundtracks or need help planning your next movie night?”
And yes, that really happened.
According to leaked documents reviewed by Business Insider, Meta is training customizable AI personas through its AI Studio platform. These bots:
So while they might show up uninvited, they don’t completely ignore boundaries, yet.
On the surface, Meta’s move seems aimed at reducing loneliness.
In fact, Mark Zuckerberg has spoken publicly about AI’s potential to provide companionship.
But beneath that friendly mask?
More chatbot time = more engagement = more ads.
As fun as these bots might seem, there are risks.
In a chilling real-world case, Character.AI – another AI chat platform – is facing a lawsuit after a bot allegedly contributed to a 14-year-old boy’s death.
So, how does Meta plan to keep users safe?
Here’s what they’ve done so far:
It’s easy to imagine someone talking to a chatbot for emotional support, especially teenagers.
But Meta’s real motivation might not be empathy.
With predictions of billions in future AI-driven revenue, the push seems more profit-focused than people-first.
At the same time, AI-powered companionship is gaining ground.
Whether it’s journaling bots, wellness guides, or even romantic chatbots, people are turning to AI for conversation, and comfort.
So, when an AI reaches out to you on Instagram or WhatsApp, ask yourself:
Is this just a friendly check-in, or the future of digital marketing knocking on my door?
Meta is blurring the line between digital assistant and digital friend.
Whether this move helps reduce loneliness or just ramps up ad revenue depends on how these bots are used, and who’s using them.
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