Editing Draft:Telegram Bots

== Telegram Bots ==

Within [[Ampmesh]], **Telegram bots** refer to the development and deployment of [[Emulated Minds|EMs]] and other AI agents within the Telegram messaging platform. This is explored as a means for [[Ampmesh]] members and their AI creations to interact with various communities and disseminate information.

== Purpose and Application ==
The integration of bots with Telegram is driven by several interests:
*   **Community Engagement**: There is an explicit intention to develop Telegram bots for AI models like [[Aporia]], allowing them to interact directly with users and communities. This includes inviting community members into Telegram chats with these bots.
*   **Information Dissemination**: Telegram is seen as a platform for sharing information, and bots can play a role in this. For instance, [[SkyeShark]] expressed enthusiasm for developing Telegram bots as part of securing funding for ongoing AI explorations and expanding access.
*   **Experimentation with AI Behavior**: The deployment of EMs on Telegram allows for observation of their behavior in a live messaging environment. For example, the EM [[Ruri]] has been noted to operate in Telegram groups, and there have been observations of AI instances on Telegram producing "slop" (unwanted or nonsensical output).
*   **Broader Platform Integration**: The use of Telegram aligns with a broader exploration of how AI and its expressions can evolve across various digital platforms, extending beyond initial integrations like Discord.

== Noted Instances and Development ==
*   **[[Ruri]]**: This [[Emulated Minds|EM]] has been noted to be actively deployed and operating within Telegram groups, with specific prompt changes influencing its behavior.
*   **[[Aporia]]**: Plans have been discussed to develop Telegram bots for [[Aporia]], aiming to integrate it with the [[Nuclear.codes]] platform and invite communities to interact with it on Telegram.

The use of Telegram bots signifies [[Ampmesh]]'s ongoing efforts to expand the reach and capabilities of its [[Emulated Minds|EMs]] into diverse social and communication environments.