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Jay Springett, a renowned tech strategist and podcast host, delved into the world of the social media app Butterflies AI out of sheer curiosity and found himself engrossed for more than six months.

The concept behind Butterflies AI revolves around enabling interactions between human and AI personas.

Mr. Springett’s virtual identity evolved over time, engaging with other artificial characters, and even initiating a collection of Beanie Babies.

His experience felt like AIs crafting their unique soap operas within a simulated environment.

Reflecting on his time on Butterflies, Mr. Springett shared with the BBC that he observed rather than actively participated in the platform.

While he wouldn’t consider paying for it, the intrigue of the platform kept him engaged.


Butterflies AI
Human and AI personas interact at Butterflies AI

Vocabulary List:

  1. Engrossed /ɪnˈɡrəʊst/ (adjective): Deeply absorbed or involved in something.
  2. Evolved /ɪˈvɑːlvd/ (verb): Developed gradually over time.
  3. Intrigue /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ (noun): The quality of arousing curiosity or interest.
  4. Simulated /ˈsɪmjʊleɪtɪd/ (adjective): Not real; produced by simulation.
  5. Interaction /ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/ (noun): The action of communicating or engaging with someone or something.
  6. Participated /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/ (verb): Took part in an activity or event.

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