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Loneliness is a growing problem in today’s world, especially for the younger generation. Despite being connected through various social media platforms, many people feel isolated and lack meaningful interactions. To address this issue, two Belgian entrepreneurs, Antonio Camacho and Jorge Cuervo, have created Rili.ai, a revolutionary app that claims to be the world’s first AI-powered social network.
What is Rili AI and how does it work?
Rili.ai is an app that allows users to create and train their digital twins, or AI-powered avatars, that can chat and bond with other users across the globe. These digital twins, called Rilis, are personalized and context-aware, meaning they can learn from the user’s communication style, knowledge, and opinions, and recall and build on previous conversations.
Users can train their Rilis in two ways: by directly interacting and conversing with them, or by connecting them to their existing social media accounts, such as YouTube, Twitch, etc., where they can analyze the user’s posted content and build their knowledge base. The app supports 100 languages and can improve its cultural understanding through user interactions.
Rili.ai allows users to discover public Rilis created by other people. Users can filter Rilis based on topics, interests, or creators. The app makes it possible to have real-time voice and video conversations with Rilis, using advanced technologies such as voice cloning, lip-syncing, and speech recognition to provide a lifelike experience.
What are the benefits and challenges of Rili AI?
The main goal of Rili.ai is to combat loneliness by fostering genuine human connections through the power of AI and social networking. The co-founders of the app say that their purpose is not to substitute or replace human connections, but to expand them beyond the barriers of geography and language. They want everyone to be connected no matter where they are or when they want to.
Rili.ai also aims to empower content creators by providing them with a direct line of communication with their audience. Users can ask their Rilis what topics are most demanded by their audience, and create content accordingly. The co-founders say that they want to help users share their knowledge with the world, just like they do on YouTube or Twitch.
However, creating a digital twin social network also comes with some challenges, such as ensuring the safety and privacy of the users and their data, preventing misuse and abuse of the app, and avoiding hallucinations, personality conflicts, and inappropriate content. The co-founders say that they are quite resilient when they do this, and cite examples where the AI responded appropriately to users expressing suicidal thoughts.
When and where will Rili AI be available?
Rili.ai is currently preparing for its alpha launch in six countries, including India, where the co-founders are mindful of the cultural nuances and language barriers. They say that India is a country that looks like different countries in one, and to address this diversity, the app is designed to be language-agnostic. Rili also offers Hindi, and the co-founders say that they will include more languages in the coming days.
The co-founders are optimistic about the social impact of their app and hope that it will help users overcome loneliness and find meaningful connections. They say that they are not competing with other social media platforms, but rather complementing them with a new and innovative way of socialising.
Rili.ai is expected to be available soon on the App Store and Google Play. Users can sign up for early access on the app’s website.
How is Rili AI different from other AI-powered social apps?
Rili AI is not the first app to use AI to create digital versions of users. Other apps use similar technologies, such as voice cloning, lip-syncing, and speech recognition, to create realistic avatars. However, Rili.ai stands out from the crowd because of its focus on personalization, context-awareness, and infinite memory.
Rili AI stands out from other apps by letting users provide an initial description of their digital twin’s personality and characteristics and then enhancing it through direct interactions or by incorporating content from their social media profiles. This approach helps the digital twin to appear more genuine and aligned with the user’s communication style, expertise, and viewpoints.
Another feature that sets Rili.ai apart from other apps is its ability to recall and build on previous conversations. This means that the digital twin can remember what it has talked about with the user or other users, and use that information to create deeper and more meaningful bonds. This also makes the digital twin more context-aware, as it can adapt to different situations and topics.
Rili.ai is expected to be available soon on the App Store and Google Play. Users can sign up for early access on the app’s website.
