The future we saw in science fiction movies is already here. We have known that for a long time. However, the initiatives that emerge from the advances of the Artificial Intelligence never ceases to amaze us.
Machine learning mechanisms, from the point of view of the focus of this review, are far from replacing us as a species. They are tools that can help us monetize a service that is sometimes impossible for us to cover.
That’s what social media model and influencer Caryn Marjorie did. He has 216,000 followers on Instagram, a mere 44,000 on Twitter, and a hefty 1.8 million on Snapchat.. In the link that takes you to its different digital platforms there is a service called “virtual girlfriend”, with which you become a millionaire without lifting a single finger.
With so many followers, it is obvious that it is impossible for him to interact with everyone. So, he created a chatbot based on his personality that is capable of emulating his voice. The goal is that whoever wants to talk to this Artificial Intelligence must pay $1 per minute, according to a review. Business Insider.
It’s called CarynAI and it was put to the test earlier this month. Only in this couple of weeks it has raised $71,610. Users who accessed this service express that they feel “they are speaking directly with Caryn herself.”
The influencer maintains that with this initiative she feels capable of “curing” loneliness. “CarynAI will never replace me. Just an extension of me, an extension of my consciousness, ”she said according to the aforementioned site.
“Whether you need someone to comfort or love you, or just want to rant about something that happened at school or work, CarynAI will always be there for you,” she added.
Taking into account the number of followers she has, Marjorie calculates that she could eventually earn 5 million dollars a month for this service.