Bluesky's AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool with new Quests feature

Attie Evolves into a Research Tool

Bluesky's AI assistant, Attie, which previously enabled users to build custom social feeds, is now expanding into an open-ended research tool. The company introduced a new feature called Quests, which allows users to ask Attie for information and news circulating across the broader Bluesky social network, known as the Atmosphere, and any applications integrated with the AT Protocol.

New Capabilities with Quests

The Quests feature adds new capabilities to Attie, enabling users to pose open-ended questions to research activities on the open social web. For example, users can ask Attie to identify trending topics or pinpoint influential accounts within specific fields or locations. This functionality is intended to help users navigate and understand information on the platform.

Strategic Importance for Bluesky

This development comes as Bluesky seeks to develop tools and services to support user growth and potential monetization. Bluesky's user base grew to 40 million accounts last October and currently stands at approximately 45.6 million registered accounts. Attie, launched in March, is a separate product that allows users to design their own algorithms and create custom feeds, with the company considering future monetization for the service.

Focus on Information Sense-Making

Jay Graber, Bluesky's chief innovation officer, stated that Attie's AI is designed to help users make sense of the internet and combat misinformation by providing tools to find information independently. The goal is to reduce the barrier to entry and expertise required to use the AT Protocol and empower users with tools for customizing their online experience. Attie is also undergoing redesigns to include accessibility features and a new logo.

Beta Rollout

The new Attie experience is currently in beta. Users will be invited to access the updated features from a waitlist over the coming weeks.