Every day, technology companies seeking to corner the market create and innovate applications to meet multiple needs. This is how the SimSimi an application where you can hold conversations in different languages with a chatbot. It is represented by a small very striking yellow character, that is to say computer robot taking advantage of the artificial intelligence.
At no time is there any interaction with another person. It is a personal exchange with the application. The questions and answers appear on the screen according to what is stored in the program. You can also add questions and answers to augment the information it already contains.
To satisfy our curiosity, we tried this app. In recent weeks, it has had millions of downloads, turning the hashtag "#SimSimi"It's a phenomenon on social media, and here's the video showing you how to use it:
Meaning, history and controversies of SimSimi
SimSimi is an application with functions similar to WhatsApp for monologues or conversations with yourself. Its translation into Spanish is similar to “being bored.” The program learns and feeds on all the information stored by the users, assimilated thanks to artificial intelligence.
SimSimi was created in 2002 by the company SMaker which is currently known as “SimSimi, Inc” and can be used in equipment Android, Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile and iOS.
The application It works with information configured by the users themselves. This is why many protests have arisen due to obscene, rude, insulting or offensive content. criticism of famous people especially politicians in office.
On the other hand, the application is available for all ages, which is why many parents are upset by the unsuitable answers for the young children and relate the application to a pedophile network. Therefore, it is recommended activate the “profanity” filter so that the conversation is in a language suitable for all audiences.
Tell us in the comments If you liked the app and how was your experience talking to this little yellow being.
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