Kakao has introduced a new feature that allows users to utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) directly within KakaoTalk chat rooms through a 'ChatGPT chatbot.' This feature aims to enhance the practicality of AI in daily life by enabling conversations without the need to launch a separate app.
On June 16, Kakao announced the launch of the 'ChatGPT chatbot' feature, which allows users to ask questions and receive real-time answers in both group and one-on-one chat rooms. Users can access the chatbot by selecting 'Chatbot' from the menu in the upper right corner of the chat room, adding the ChatGPT chatbot, and then mentioning '@ChatGPT' in the input field or pressing the 'ChatGPT' button on the keyboard toolbar to submit their questions.
For example, users can type "@ChatGPT, what's the weather today?" or "@ChatGPT, write a birthday message," and ChatGPT will provide immediate responses within the chat room. For longer conversations, users can click 'See More' below the response bubble to continue in the 'ChatGPT for Kakao' service.
This feature is part of Kakao's strategy to expand KakaoTalk as an AI platform. In October of last year, Kakao collaborated with OpenAI to launch 'ChatGPT for Kakao,' which has surpassed 11 million cumulative subscribers as of May.
Yoo Yong-ho, leader of Kakao AI Connect, stated, "With the chatbot feature, users can now easily and conveniently utilize AI while chatting on KakaoTalk. We aim to organically integrate KakaoTalk and AI to promote the popularization of AI in everyday life."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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