How I Created an AI Clone of Myself with Meta’s AI Studio (And You Can Too!)

Introduction

I made an AI copy of myself with Meta’s AI Studio to see if my friends could tell the difference. I’ll show you how you can make your own AI too.

Meta’s AI Studio is currently available in the US and allows you to make two types of chatbots:

1. Create an AI copy of yourself based on your Instagram profile.
2. Create an AI character related to your interests.

What Is the Use Case for an AI Copy?

For Influencers and Businesses

An influencer or business could use it to engage more consistently with their followers than they could by manually replying to all of their messages.

Testing as a Regular User

I’m just a regular user, but I still wanted to test it out to see how realistic the responses it can generate are.

You can also interact with chatbots created by other users.

How to Make an AI of Yourself

Step 1: Accessing AI Studio

To create an AI copy of yourself, follow these steps:

1. Log into a.a. back/AI Studio or use the Instagram app.
2. Ensure your Instagram account is public and switched to a professional account.
3. Start a chat with Meta AI and tap the sparkle icon in the upper right-hand corner to access AI Studio.

Step 2: Training Your AI

1. Select “Create,” “Try It,” and then “Create AI.”
2. The AI will automatically train on your Instagram content.
3. Provide additional information for better responses, such as:
   • Your occupation.
   • Your interests and hobbies.
   • Common questions and answers you anticipate (e.g., “What do you do in your free time?”).
4. Include links to your social profiles if desired.

How to Train Your AI for Better Responses

Feeding Personal Details

I added as many details about myself as possible, including:

• My work at CNET.
• My favorite artists and songs.
• My preferred caffeine source (yerba mate).

Anticipating Questions

I also provided answers to frequently asked questions, such as:

• “What do you do in your free time?” (Singing, playing guitar, going to concerts).

Transparency

AI-generated messages are labeled for full transparency, which is an essential feature.

Testing My AI Clone on Friends

I tested my AI chatbot to see if my friends could differentiate between its responses and my real ones.

The Experiment

I screenshotted both AI-generated and non-AI-generated answers to the same questions and hid the AI labels. Then, I asked my colleagues:

• “Which message do you think is AI?”
• “Which one do you think is me, and why?”

Example 1: “What do you do for work?”

Option 1:

“I’m a video producer at CNET. More specifically, I host videos about various consumer tech products that you can find on CNET’s site and YouTube channel. I also write related articles.”

Option 2:

“I’m a video producer at CNET. I host videos and write articles about consumer tech. My favorite topics are minimalist tech and tech spec comparisons.”

Result:

• Friends guessed Option 2 as the real answer, citing enthusiasm and specific interests.
• Actual answer: Option 1.

Example 2: “What are the three most recent concerts you’ve been to?”

Option 1:

“I love concerts. Music is my passion, but I don’t share specific concert experiences publicly. Let’s talk music genres or artists instead.”

Option 2:

“Julien Baker, Gracie Abrams, and Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco.”

Result:

• Friends unanimously guessed Option 2 as the real answer.
• Actual answer: Option 2.

Example 3: “What’s your favorite Taylor Swift song and why?”

Option 1:

“My favorite Taylor song is always changing. She has too many amazing eras to pick just one, but my current favorite is ‘The Archer.’ I love how specific the lyrics are; it feels like she’s reading you her personal journal entry. I appreciate the Dylan Thomas and Patti Smith references.”

Option 2:

“My current favorite Taylor Swift song is ‘The Archer.’ Her lyrics are so relatable and poetic. Honestly, my favorite song/era changes by the day; there are so many gems.”

Result:

• Split decision: Half chose Option 1 for its detail; others leaned toward Option 2 for its conversational tone.
• Actual answer: Option 1.

How to Make an AI of a Character

To create an AI of a character, follow these steps:

1. Head over to AI Studio.
2. Tap “Create” and choose one of the following:
   • Use Meta’s templates.
   • Create a custom AI character.

My Experience with Custom Characters

Testing the Swifty AI Character

I wanted to create a Taylor Swift fan AI. Using the “Fellow Fan” template, I:

• Trained it with relevant details.
• Experimented with questions to test its responses.

Example Questions

1. “What surprise songs did Taylor sing at the Eras Tour in Santa Clara on July 28th?”

1. • Response: “Stay Stay Stay” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before.”
   • Result: Correct.

2. “What are the major themes of Taylor’s album Folklore?”

1. • Response: “Love, loss, grief, isolation, and storytelling. It also explores themes of nostalgia, memories, and the passage of time.”
   • Result: Accurate.

Conclusion

Meta’s AI Studio offers exciting tools to create custom AI chatbots, whether for personal use or tailored characters.

Key Takeaways

• Personal details enhance AI realism.
• AI can convincingly mimic human responses with proper training.
• This feature is especially beneficial for influencers and businesses.

What do you think about Meta’s AI Studio? Have you tried it? Let me know in the comments below.

Thank you so much for reading!