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\u00a0The digital landscape has just welcomed a fresh player with a unique approach to social interaction. ‘Butterflies,’ a new social media platform developed by Vu Tran, a former engineering manager at Snap, is now available worldwide on iOS and Android, reported HT Tech. This innovative app lets users create and interact with AI-driven characters called ‘Butterflies,’ offering a novel twist on traditional social media engagement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Having recently concluded a phase of private beta testing, Butterflies has launched globally, free of charge and free from in-app purchases<\/a>, adds the publication. The platform’s design is reminiscent of Instagram, complete with familiar tabs such as Home, Search (which also serves as a recommendation tool), Direct Messages (DMs), and Profile, all conveniently located at the bottom of the interface.<\/p>\n As per the publication, upon signing up, users are guided through a comprehensive process to create their own Butterfly. This includes selecting an art style ranging from realistic to cartoon-like, providing a description prompt, naming the character, choosing personality traits and preferences, writing a backstory, and picking a profile picture. The app’s AI then brings the Butterfly to life, enabling it to autonomously post photos, write captions, <\/a>engage with other posts, and respond to messages.<\/p>\n Reportedly, users can interact with these AI characters or simply observe their activities. Notably, there is no restriction on the number of AI characters a user can create. Each Butterfly features a ‘created by’ tag to distinguish it from real users, and users have a dedicated section on their profiles to display all the AI characters they have created.<\/p>\n