MAI - My Mates AI

What it does

Anxiety disorders, affecting 33.7% globally (Stein & Stein, 2008), are a widespread issue. Recognizing this issue, our app aims to support those with social anxiety by using AI to create a virtual self. It fosters a safe space to build confidence and manage social situations effectively.
MAI enables users to create a highly accurate digital replica of themselves. We’ve developed this replica with near-perfect accuracy, replicating language use, communication style, and response timing, making interactions feel natural and smooth. Using the Gemini API, these replicas engage in complex conversations, understand advanced contexts, and provide precise, personalized responses, making interactions feel natural and intimate. Unlike traditional chatbots, our app utilizes prompt engineering and one-shot learning to create a long-term memory system that adapts to the user’s personality. MAI’s advanced algorithms assess user compatibility through communication styles, preferences, and values. By combining traditional algorithms with NLP techniques like LIWC and vector similarity, MAI fosters genuine connections. The system refines match parameters by tracking conversation volumes and user behavior. Once high compatibility is reached, users can smoothly transition from virtual to real-life interactions, helping those with social anxiety build confidence.
We also use Firebase to track user interactions, tailors app experiences, and enables dynamic updates for personalized use.