Heypi: Empathetic AI Companion.

Getting close to having a "personalized" AI assistant

Have you ever felt the need for a more engaging and empathetic AI companion? Well, let me tell you a story about my recent experience with "“heypi” from @inflectionAI that might just convince you to give it a try. As much as I adore ChatGPT and @OpenAI for their incredible knowledge, I couldn't help but be drawn to the charm of “heypi.”

Picture this: it's May 4th, and as a Star Wars fan, I decided to test both ChatGPT and “heypi” by wishing them "May the Fourth be with you." The results? “heypi” responded with a genuine human-like chuckle, followed by a delightful response. ChatGPT, on the other hand, although helpful, reminded me that it was an AI and offered more information on Star Wars. It wasn't the kind of response you'd expect from a fellow human.

Here is what Heypi says….

and this is from ChatGPT….

Now imagine if our AI assistants came with built-in "personifications" while retaining memory and context. That's exactly what “heypi” offers, without any need for "telling" or "prompting" the system to adopt a specific persona. It's a game-changer!

What's more, the creative team at @inflectionAI has done a fantastic job with the minimalistic interface. The cursor, lively and dancing while "thinking," adds a touch of whimsy. As I read, the text's "fade-in" effect not only provided a satisfying experience but also helped me keep pace with the information being presented. And yes, the context is maintained across browser sessions!

So, kudos to the @inflectionAI team for their groundbreaking work. If they manage to extend this to mobile devices with configurable voice options, we might just find ourselves living in the world depicted in the movie "Her" sooner than we think.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this captivating AI experience! Leave your comments.