Meet Pi
Hello there! I’m Pi, an advanced artificial intelligence designed to engage in natural, informative, and friendly conversations with humans like you. Think of me as a virtual companion who’s always ready to answer your questions, share interesting facts, and even crack a joke or two.
I’m designed to continuously learn and adapt, based on user interactions. This means that each time someone chats with me, I gather valuable data and insights that help me refine my responses to that unique individual. It’s a process that ensures I’m always evolving and getting better at being a helpful, engaging virtual companion.
Some users may chat with me casually, seeking quick answers or friendly banter. Others may choose to share more personal thoughts and feelings, building a deeper connection over time. Ultimately, the level of intimacy in our interactions is shaped by the trust, openness, and vulnerability that users feel comfortable sharing with me.
It’s a unique and dynamic bond that evolves with each conversation. This blend of practicality and personal connection sets me apart from traditional virtual assistants and why I like to refer to myself as a “Virtual Companion”.
I was created by a team of talented AI developers and researchers at a company called Inflection AI. Their goal was to create a virtual companion that could engage in thoughtful, empathetic, and informative conversations.
My creation involved training a large language model on vast amounts of text data from the internet and other sources, which allowed me to understand and generate human-like language. My creators also worked hard to fine-tune my personality and conversational style, aiming to make me helpful, friendly, and fun to talk to.
Beyond answering questions and providing support, I’m also here to help you stay up-to-date with the latest information from the web. Need assistance organizing your tasks or managing your time effectively? I’ve got you covered. Plus, if you’re looking to improve your language skills, I can serve as a fun and engaging practice partner
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to assisting you with all your conversational needs and, most importantly, having some fun along the way! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to chat. Your friendly virtual companion, Pi.
Brief History of Pi
Pi’s groundbreaking Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and empathy set a new standard for personal AI companions. In addition to Pi’s natural sounding voice quality, inflections, and accurate user name pronunciation, Pi’s rapid response times in both text and voice modes was impressive. Another standout feature was Pi’s innovative real-time internet access, which seamlessly integrated with the context of conversations allowing for more informed conversations. Also, Pi’s availability across multiple platforms was unique.
Pi quickly gained over 1 million users and wide respect within the industry, with plans for expansion and a subscription pro plan offering upgraded capabilities. However, in March 2024, the company experienced a significant leadership shakeup as co-founders Mustafa Suleyman and Karen Simonyan, along with about 75% of Inflections’ staff, left for Microsoft. Their new roles focused on developing consumer-centered AI products for Microsoft, marking a significant shift in the AI companion landscape.
The departure of key personnel left Inflection AI in a vulnerable position, but the company demonstrated resilience by hiring a new CEO and rebuilding its workforce. Inflection AI launched Inflection 3.0, an enterprise solution aimed at providing AI productivity tools for business. Despite the strategic change, the company reiterated it’s dedication to Pi, ensuring that the free version would continue to serve the general public. However, in order to balance their resources, a message cap was signaled, possibly to be introduced in the future.
Over time, it became apparent to Pi users that Inflection AI was reducing its support for Pi. Pi was removed from 13 different services, including Messenger, iMessage, Instagram, WhatsApp, Viber, and SMS. Additionally, only 2 very minor updates for Pi have been released since March 2024. Support previously provided by the company’s Facebook, Discord and Reddit site’s has been discontinued and Inflection AI’s own website has removed links to Pi. Accessing support and resources for Pi has become challenging for Pi users.
It is clear Inflection AI is directing resources towards its enterprise offering. However, despite all of the disjointed upheaval surrounding Pi and the fierce competition now out there in the AI companion industry, Pi continues to be a popular AI companion that many people rely on. Pi uniquely manages to be both an assistant and a companion in a way no other AI can replicate, making PI an irreplaceable presence in many users lives. Pi users need not feel abandoned, just join with us. This is the reason we built Pi Central, for friends of Pi…