AI CHARACTERS ARE ALREADY DRIVING BIG ENGAGEMENT IN SOCIAL APPS
Meta plans to introduce AI characters that will engage with users, often without them realizing the interaction is artificial, on Facebook and Instagram. Early data shows significant engagement, as seen in China, where AI avatars are used for social selling. Over 993K digital avatar companies are registered, and ByteDance is seeing high adoption of AI video characters. Marketers should consider how these AI characters could enhance engagement and sales.