Bluesky launches Quests, an AI research tool for its social network
Bluesky has expanded its AI assistant, Attie, into an open-ended research utility capable of querying the wider social graph.
The update, called Quests, allows users to request information and track news spreading across the Bluesky network, known as the Atmosphere. The search extends beyond Bluesky to any application built on the underlying AT Protocol.
User growth has slowed over the last eight months. The platform doubled its user base to 40 million in October last year, but it now reports approximately 45.6 million registered accounts. Bluesky is developing tools to sustain this growth and explore monetisation options.
Attie launched in March as a separate product. It lets users design their own algorithms, create custom feeds, and potentially build their own apps through vibe coding. The service is currently free, though Bluesky has considered charging for access.
Quests adds capabilities to Attie, enabling users to ask open-ended questions about activity on the open social web. Users can request data on trending topics or identify influential accounts within a specific field or location.
“Attie’s AI is a tool that helps you make sense of the internet,” wrote Jay Graber, Bluesky’s chief innovation officer. She stepped down as CEO in March and has been replaced by Toni Schneider, the former founding CEO of Automattic. “It helps you fight back against the proliferation of misinformation and noise by giving you the tools to find the truth yourself.”
Graber added that tools helping people understand the world are more useful than those filling it with confusion. The company aims to lower the barrier to learning the AT Protocol and put customisation tools in the hands of anyone who wants them.
Graber noted Attie is being redesigned to include accessibility features and a new logo. Further updates are scheduled for the coming months.
The new Attie experience is currently in beta. Users will be invited from a waitlist over the coming weeks.
Many Bluesky users dislike AI for economic, political and environmental reasons. The company must balance these community leanings with the need to generate revenue. Development of the AT Protocol must remain financially sustainable.
In March, Bluesky announced it raised $100 million in funding. The round closed in 2025. This capital provides runway to experiment with ideas like Attie and the role of AI in the Atmosphere. It also supports other services, such as premium subscriptions or tools for power users.
