Kin

Kin is a personal AI that is designed to be private and secure, providing a virtual companion that helps users explore their personal lives.

Kin is designed to be infinitely patient, empathetic and knowledgeable, and is available 24/7 to help users with their daily lives. Its purpose is to offer personalized advice, allowing users to explore different scenarios and get insights into their thoughts and feelings.

Some of the key features include:

• Built with Memory in Mind: Kin learns about the user's world and preferences through conversations, making connections to help them in their life.
• Built for Privacy & Security: Kin protects the user's personal data, with no data collection or storage. Data is stored on the user's device, and they have full control over it through self-sovereign components like DIDs and DWNs.
• Edge ML and Confidential Computing: ML models run on the edge for low latency and high security, and partners with Azure Confidential Computing to run large models securely.

Some examples of how Kin can be used include:

• Getting Advice: Users get advice on how to handle difficult situations and can role-play conversations to build confidence and lower anxiety.
• Talking Things Through: Kin offers a safe space for users to share their feelings and get a better understanding of their thoughts.
• Getting Inspired: Users can generate ideas and get personalized advice for their daily lives.
• Optimizing Time: Manage tasks, prioritize and understand what's urgent so you can make the most of your time.

Kin's architecture takes advantage of modern technologies like local, embedded databases and confidential computing. This allows the AI to learn deeply about users while keeping their data private. Kin is available in open beta today, and users can try Kin on both iOS and Android devices.

Published on June 14, 2024