Dot uses around 10 different AI models to mimic human companionship, and its conversations are encrypted for privacy. The app, which launched on Wednesday, has already onboarded thousands of users. The startup behind Dot, "New Computer," is backed by $3.7 million in pre-seed funding from the OpenAI Fund, Lachy Groom, South Park Commons, and other angel investors.
Key takeaways:
- "Dot" is a new AI and chatbot designed to act as a “friend, companion and confidant,” getting to know users' innermost thoughts and feelings.
- Dot is not intended to replace human relationships or therapy, but to facilitate a relationship with the user's inner self and help them open up about their feelings and struggles.
- The AI uses around 10 different LLMs and AI models to mimic human companionship, and its data is encrypted and not used for monetization.
- The startup behind Dot, "New Computer," has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding and the app has onboarded thousands of users since its launch.