Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool

Bluesky’s AI assistant, Attie, is being enhanced with a new feature called Quests, enabling users to research information and news across the broader AT Protocol network. This development is part of Bluesky’s strategy to attract users and explore monetization, following a slowdown in user growth. The company aims for Attie to democratize access to information and customization tools within the open social web.

• Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie now includes a feature called Quests, transforming it into an open-ended research tool for the AT Protocol network.
• Quests allows users to ask Attie open-ended questions to find information and news across Bluesky and integrated AT Protocol apps.
• This expansion aims to help Bluesky grow its user base and explore monetization strategies amidst slowing user growth.
• Attie was launched in March as a free service for users to create custom feeds and algorithms, with potential future monetization.
• Bluesky’s Chief Innovation Officer, Jay Graber, stated Attie’s purpose is to help users make sense of the internet and combat misinformation.
• The company raised $100 million in funding, providing runway for experiments like Attie and other potential services.
• The new Attie experience is currently in beta, with users being invited from a waitlist.
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