TikTok Tako is an AI chatbot that is being tested by TikTok in select markets, including the Philippines. Tako is designed to help users discover entertaining and inspiring content on TikTok by recommending videos based on what people ask it. It appears as a ghost-shaped icon on the right-hand side of the TikTok interface, above the user’s profile and other buttons for likes, comments, and bookmarks. When tapped, users can ask Tako various questions about the video using natural language queries or discover new content by asking for recommendations. Tako can answer a wide range of queries and display suggested prompts to help a user start a conversation with the bot. According to Daniel Buchuk of Watchful Technologies, Tako can recommend content to watch and users to follow based on what youve watched and questions youve asked it. However, Takos responses might not be true and shouldnt be relied upon. Upon first launch, TikTok advises users in a pop-up message that Tako is still considered “experimental” and its feedback “may not be true or accurate” . TikTok stresses that the chatbot should not be relied on for medical, legal, or financial advice.