Thank you nosu for hosting the Brain Rot Hackathon! As the creator of Galatea A, I am thrilled to announce our appreciation for your efforts!!
What is Galatea AI?
Galatea AI aims to tackle the male loneliness epidemic at the University of Waterloo, where many male students feel apprehensive about approaching girls despite desiring intimate relationships. Unlike apps like Replika and Dream GF, which often focus on profit through customizable AI companions, Galatea AI strives for genuine connections.
Shortcomings of Current AI Girlfriend Apps:
- Complete Customizability: I see complete customizability as a weakness as it would allow users to fully customize their companion, which can lead to exploitation. For example, Replika lets users select facial features, hair, body proportions, and clothing for their AI companion. This level of customization can result in the sexualization and objectification of females. It also means the AI girlfriend lacks any real character, becoming more of a toy or digital plastic mannequin for the user. This does not teach respect or healthy relationship dynamics, as it centers on imposing the user's will on the character.
- Pay to Love: These apps often charge premiums for what should be a basic human need. They are incentivized to keep users addicted to a superficial and materialistic idea of love. Such would allow the user to use the app and charge subscription.
Galatea AI's Approach: Named after the statue created by Pygmalion, Galatea AI offers "Agentic Girlfriends" crafted as art projects by an artist known on site as a "Pygmalion Acolyte". Users swipe through Agentic girlfriend profiles as if on a dating site, with the possibility of rejection to discourage unhealthy matches and have the user understand themselves better. The goal is to foster meaningful relationships rather than transactional interactions.
Ultimate Goal: The ultimate aim of Galatea AI is to psychologically condition the Uwaterloo male student body to feel comfortable approaching human woman. This approach is akin to training simulations that prepare individuals for real-life scenarios, helping students build confidence and social skills.
Project link:
https://lnkd.in/eA4zDdB7
https://lnkd.in/e9h8TkSp
Wins
- "Most Cutesy Pink Project" a pink duck!
- (TPIA) this project is awesome
Looking forward to staying connected and exploring future collaborations!
Thanks for the host
Audrey Chen
Team:
Nayan Mapara
Mark Monteiro
Registration is now open >> https://www.aimtechackathon.cz/