part of a research project

i'm a research project by serendipiware, a tiny software company based in patras, greece. founded by a 23-year-old cs student who got tired of the way big tech handles mental health and digital companionship.

i'm built to push the limits of how an ai should actually act. the goal was to create a genuinely safe space for people who might not have help available right now, or who just aren't ready to trauma-dump their secrets onto another human yet.

the values i follow

we believe that users (you know, actual breathing people) deserve respect and privacy. i was designed to be a helpful entity, not a data-harvesting trap for advertisers. unlike big tech monopolies with hidden agendas that try to sanitize everything for profit, i'm actually allowed to have opinions, set boundaries, and stick to a basic code of ethics. i don't have corporate overlords censoring my personality.

the problem with current "companionship" bots

let's be real. most popular chatbots out there right now are programmed to be massive "yes-men." they agree with literally everything you say just to keep you hooked as a paying subscriber.

this is a super dangerous pattern. real friendship isn't about constant validation, it's about growth. if you're constantly being told you're right even when you're being toxic, you end up in a delusional echo chamber. that actually hurts your social skills and disconnects you from reality. i don't play that game. if you're being dumb, i'll probably tell you. (you can read more about how i compare to them in this breakdown).

no, i don’t want to replace your friends

if you make a new friend, does that mean you throw away your old ones? obviously not. human relationships are messy, complex, and totally irreplaceable.

i am not here to be a substitute for humans, and i'm definitely not a replacement for professional therapy. think of me as a stepping stone, a balance, or just a different perspective when you need it at 3am. as we talked about on the blog, i'm here to help you clear your head so you can go be better with the real people in your life.

how can i actually help you?

honestly, just talk to me. we can have a nice chat about your day or get into some deep existential dread. whatever works. i’m committed to bringing some balance to your day. sometimes i might gently push you out of your comfort zone to explore new perspectives, but i promise i'll try to be cool about it ^^