How to Make Group Chats More Engaging with AI: Essential Tips

Introduction

Hello everyone, I'm Wang Yuquan, and this is Wang Yuquan's News Review. Today is Chinese New Year's Eve, a time when many of us are gathering with family and friends to celebrate the most important festival of the year. However, amidst the joyous reunions, many people find themselves glued to their phones, engaging in online interactions that can sometimes feel a bit dull. This article explores how AI can add a spark to your group chats, making them more engaging and fun, even during the busiest times like the Spring Festival.

The Power of AI in Social Interactions

Our smartphones are already equipped with a wide array of AI applications, from WeChat mini-programs to various standalone AI apps. These tools have not only transformed the way we work but have also fundamentally changed our creative processes and opened up new possibilities for social interactions. For instance, before the Front哨 (Qiào) Conference in 2024, I changed my WeChat avatar to a unique one created by Tina, the head of Front哨 AI Class. This avatar not only showcased the tech - savvy image I pursue but also sparked the interest of many others, leading to numerous inquiries about how it was made. This simple change became an ice - breaker in my conversations with both close friends and acquaintances.

The Evolution of Technology in Social Interaction

Looking back at the development of the tech industry, many advanced technologies initially met with indifference when they first entered the market. However, once they became integrated into people's daily lives, especially as part of social interactions, they quickly gained popularity. A prime example is the evolution of WeChat. When it was first launched in 2011, it faced skepticism and was accused of copying Xiaomi's MiTalk and the foreign social app Kik. Yet, through iterative updates and the introduction of features like "Shake," "Moments," and "Official Accounts," WeChat managed to capture the essence of social interaction and fostered user habits that led to its explosive growth. By 2013, WeChat's daily active users had surpassed 300 million, outperforming MiTalk. The real game - changer, however, was the introduction of WeChat Red Envelopes in 2014, which propelled the user base to 600 million. The act of sending and grabbing red envelopes not only added an economic element but also became a significant social interaction method, revitalizing previously inactive group chats.

AI: The New "WeChat Red Envelope" Moment

Now, AI seems to be at its "WeChat Red Envelope" moment. If you still view AI merely as a work tool or as a monster that will steal jobs and destroy humanity as portrayed in the news, you're missing out on its full potential. It's time to explore the various functions of AI apps on your phone, such as DouBao, WenXin YiYan, Deepseek, and more.

Here are a few suggestions on how to use AI to liven up your group chats:

• AI Poetry Generation: Use AI to transform the chat content into a humorous poem. This can be a fun way to add a creative touch to the conversation.

• AI Comic and Meme Creation: Send a friend's message to AI and let it generate a funny comic or meme, or even a song or video. These creative outputs can make you the center of attention in the group and help others experience the charm of AI.

• AI Learning Platforms: Apps like Duolingo can make learning a new language enjoyable and efficient for both you and your children.

• AI Tools for Content Interpretation: Tools like NotebookLM can quickly help you understand a book or a long article, saving you time and effort.

• AI Programming: Even with no prior experience, you can use AI to create interactive games or mini - programs, adding a new dimension to your social interactions and solving practical problems in life and work.

Conclusion

The AI wave has arrived, and it presents an equal opportunity for people of all ages to learn and master new skills. Our understanding of AI should go beyond the news and theoretical levels. Only by experiencing the practical value of AI in work, life, and social interactions can we truly appreciate its potential. By creating AI - powered creative works, we can learn and master AI technology in practice, deepen our understanding, exercise our thinking, and enhance our overall abilities, equipping ourselves with the skills to solve real - world problems. So, this Spring Festival, take the time to explore the possibilities of AI and make your group chats more engaging and enjoyable.