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TikTok tests AI chatbot 'Tako' in the Philippines

TikTok is testing an AI chatbot called "Tako" in select markets, including a limited test in the Philippines. The bot can help users discover new content or ask questions about videos using natural language queries.
Tako appears on the right-hand side of the TikTok interface and is not yet public in the US or on minors' accounts. TikTok is using a third-party AI provider that it has customized for its needs, and all Tako conversations will be reviewed for safety purposes.

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