Snapchat at its annual Lens Fest developer event announced integration of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, into its AR lenses. This integration will allow developers to create new types of learning, conversational, and creative experiences for Snapchat users.
“We teamed up with Open AI to offer a new ChatGPT Remote API. Now, any Lens developer can leverage ChatGPT in their Lenses, unlocking new types of learning, conversational, and creative experiences for Snapchatters. Also, a new 3D face mask generator enables anyone to build their first potentially viral self-expression Lens within a matter of seconds, combining Gen AI and our state-of-the-art face mesh capabilities,” company wrote in a blog post.
The integration of ChatGPT into AR lenses is still in beta, but Snap expects to launch the new feature to all users in the coming months. This development is a significant step forward for AR technology, and it claims to have the potential to change the way we interact with the world around us.
Reportedly, ChatGPT-powered AR lenses could also be used to create new and engaging forms of news and entertainment.
Earlier this year, Snapchat had introduced a chatbot powered by the latest version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. According to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, it’s a bet that AI chatbots will increasingly become a part of everyday life for more people.
During the time of launch, My AI is essentially just a fast mobile-friendly version of ChatGPT inside Snapchat. The main difference is that Snap’s version is more restricted in what it can answer. Snap’s employees have trained it to adhere to the company’s trust and safety guidelines and not give responses that include swearing, violence, sexually explicit content, or opinions about dicey topics like politics.
