Meta Launches AI-Powered Virtual Pet App Waddle World in the Philippines
Meta has released Waddle World, an AI-driven virtual pet application currently available on iOS and Android in the Philippines. The app functions as a digital companion where users can hatch, feed, and interact with pixelated pets. Unlike traditional chatbots, the app is designed as a 'cozy escape' that incorporates journaling features, allowing users to record their days via voice or text for the pet to summarize. The launch appears to be an experimental step in Meta's broader AI strategy, potentially serving as a precursor to future hardware projects like those powered by Muse. By positioning the app as a non-habit-building tool and explicitly stating it is not a chatbot or productivity assistant, Meta may be attempting to mitigate regulatory and safety concerns regarding AI companions that have impacted competitors like Character.AI.
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