Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool
Bluesky’s AI assistant, Attie, is being redesigned to enhance accessibility and include new features, allowing users to ask open-ended questions and explore trending topics. The platform has seen a growth in its user base, reaching 45.6 million registered accounts, but faces challenges in balancing community preferences with revenue generation for the AT Protocol. Bluesky has raised $100 million in funding to explore AI’s role in its ecosystem and support its expansion.
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