There is no shortage of social media apps out there. Let’s welcome another new contender in this already space.
What is Airchat?
Imagine Twitter meets Clubhouse. That’s what AirChat basically is.
Created by Naval Ravikant and Brian Norgard, AirChat is a new social media app. Airchat is considered different because it uses both audio/video and text.
How Airchat Works
Users share voice messages and videos. But the app uses AI to turn those audio/video posts into text on the feed.
The feed looks like Twitter or Threads, with text updates. But Airchat will automatically play the original audio/video for each post as you scroll through the feed. It’s like the feed is talking to you.
You can also reply to posts with your voice instead of typing. And the feed keeps scrolling and playing posts even if your screen is off, like a podcast.
Airchat also has private messaging using the same audio/text system.
Current State of Airchat
Right now, Airchat is invite-only and has limited invites you can send. The app is still working out access and growth plans.
The audio-to-text system works smoothly. But Airchat doesn’t have much content moderation yet, and the app can freeze sometimes.
Will Airchat Succeed?
For a new social network to succeed, it needs a solid base of users posting interesting content. It’s hard to see that happening with Airchat’s limited access currently.
You can probably wait for Airchat to open up to everyone before trying it out. The appeal may be limited for an audio-based network where you have to actively record and post your voice constantly.
