Bluesky Gives Its AI Assistant Attie New Search and Research Features

Bluesky has expanded its AI assistant, Attie, with a new feature called Quests, turning the tool into a broader research assistant that can search and analyze conversations across the decentralized social ecosystem built on the AT Protocol.

Quests allows users to ask open-ended questions about activity across what Bluesky calls the "Atmosphere," which includes not only the Bluesky social network but also other applications built on the AT Protocol. Instead of focusing solely on creating custom social feeds, Attie can now surface information about topics gaining traction, identify influential accounts within specific fields or locations, and help users research discussions taking place across the open social web.

Attie debuted earlier this year as a standalone Bluesky product designed to let people build personalized algorithms and custom feeds without programming. The company has also said the assistant could eventually help users create their own applications. Although Attie is currently free, Bluesky has previously discussed the possibility of introducing a paid version.

The latest update broadens the assistant's role beyond feed creation by positioning it as a tool for exploring information spread across decentralized social platforms.

"Attie's AI is a tool that helps you make sense of the internet, helping you fight back against the proliferation of misinformation and noise by giving you the tools to find the truth yourself," wrote Jay Graber, Bluesky's chief innovation officer.

Graber added that the company's goal is to build tools that improve understanding rather than contribute to confusion. "Our bet is that tools that help people make sense of the world will prove to be more useful than those that fill it with confusion," she wrote. "We want Attie to reduce the barrier to entry and expertise required to learn how to use the AT Protocol, and to put the tools for customizing your experience in the hands of anyone who wants them."

Alongside Quests, Graber said Attie is being redesigned with new accessibility features and a refreshed logo, with additional updates planned in the coming months.

The redesigned Attie experience is currently available in beta. Access will be granted to users through a waitlist over the coming weeks.

The expansion comes as Bluesky continues to explore new products that could support future growth and revenue. The social platform experienced rapid user growth over the past year before its pace slowed, and the company has been experimenting with services that extend beyond its core social network.

Bluesky has also acknowledged the challenge of introducing AI-powered products to a community where many users have expressed concerns about artificial intelligence. At the same time, the company has said it is exploring ways to generate revenue to support both its business and continued development of the AT Protocol, including AI-powered services, premium subscriptions and tools aimed at power users.

This analysis is based on reporting from TechCrunch.

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