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Attie AI Blocked by 83x More Users Than Followers
31 Mar
Summary
- Attie AI became the second most blocked account on Bluesky.
- 125,000 users blocked Attie, far exceeding its follower count.
- Bluesky aims to use AI for user control, not content generation.
Bluesky's recently launched AI product, Attie, has been met with significant user disapproval, quickly becoming the second most blocked account on the platform. Approximately 125,000 users have blocked Attie, a figure that dramatically outnumbers its followers, indicating widespread user resistance to the AI integration. This reaction emerged shortly after Attie's announcement at the ATmosphere conference.
Jay Graber, Bluesky's chief innovation officer, addressed the backlash, emphasizing that Attie's AI is intended to empower users with greater control and easier custom feed creation, rather than to generate content. The platform acknowledged the user concerns and stated it would consider the preferences of those who blocked the AI agent.
Attie is currently in an invite-only closed beta phase. Bluesky is exploring features like private accounts and is committed to developing AI tools that align with user preferences and enhance platform utility. Further updates on the technology and its integration are expected soon.
