AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic "From Tool to Companion: The Rise of Character AI"
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Jun 9, 2025 Conor Grennan and Jaeden dive into the intriguing evolution of Character AI, transitioning from simple tools to engaging companions. They discuss innovative business applications, including creating dynamic avatars for interactive chats. The power of AI to emulate influential figures offers new business insights, revolutionizing communication. Accessibility of AI tools is emphasized, encouraging personal use while ensuring thoughtful integration into daily life. This conversation explores the deepening bond between users and their AI counterparts.
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AI as Therapy and Companion
- The primary use case for AI in 2024 has shifted to being a therapy or companion tool.
- This reflects the strong sociological role AI is beginning to fill beyond just work-related tasks.
Character AI for Business Mentorship
- Character AI can create interactive avatars that imitate voices and appearances for personalized advice.
- This brings a powerful tool for business decision-making, simulating consultations with mentors or famous figures.
Dale Carnegie's Visualization Technique
- Dale Carnegie visualized himself in a room with historical leaders to solve business problems.
- This mental exercise helped him innovate and make better decisions, serving as a precursor to modern AI companionship.
