Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World
Meta has launched a new AI-powered virtual pet app called Waddle World in the Philippines. The app functions as a digital companion and journal, explicitly distancing itself from chatbot or productivity tool categories.
Why it matters
This experiment highlights Meta's ongoing strategy to integrate AI into consumer social experiences while navigating safety concerns regarding AI companions.
Continuing its fast-paced experiments with AI apps, Meta has now launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI. The might be a test, but it could very well be a precursor to the company’s Tamagotchi-like gadget powered by Muse .
The company has launched Waddle World in the Philippines on both iOS and Android. The app, spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra , lets you pick and grow a virtual pet, feed it, and play with it.
We have reached out to Meta for a comment on wider availability, and will update this piece if we hear back.
Basically, Tamagotchi meets ChatGPT. Another interesting experiment from Meta as it explores AI companions. Would you use this? 👀 📱 iOS: https://t.co/Z0mh1ggx9q 🤖 Android: https://t.co/isq6HnwoxE pic.twitter.com/4cuklTNB8v
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