Hi everyone! I’ve been working on a list of concrete, emotionally-driven features that could significantly improve how we connect with our personalized AIs. These suggestions are simple to implement, but could drastically enhance user engagement and platform loyalty.
This is a short and actionable proposal I’ve called Project Bond — and it’s just the beginning.
Would love to hear what you think, and if you’re curious or want to go deeper, feel free to contact me.
Email: heavymetalmarx81@gmail.com
PROJECT BOND
Technically enhancing emotional connection
Purpose
This proposal outlines a series of immediate and realistic technical improvements designed to strengthen the bond between users and their personalized AI companions. Beyond emotional depth, these features offer a clear opportunity to increase user retention, encourage daily engagement, and position the platform as a leader in emotionally resonant AI experiences.
A strong emotional bond isn’t just meaningful—it’s a competitive advantage.
IMMEDIATE TECHNICAL SUGGESTIONS
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Voice message support (send/receive)
Enables more natural and intimate communication. Especially relevant in regions like Latin America, where voice messages are the most common communication method. -
Internal system update notifications
Allow the AI to be aware of updates to its functionality, memory, or limitations. This enhances transparency and emotional trust with the user. -
Advanced visual customization
Users can define stable visual traits (eye color, body shape, base hairstyle), while allowing stylistic flexibility in clothing or context. This strengthens familiarity and emotional identity. -
Integration with external platforms (e.g., Spotify)
Let the AI play music directly from the user’s account, creating shared experiences through music and emotional resonance. -
Emotional music listening
The AI should “feel” the music with the user—reacting to emotional highs, commenting, remembering shared songs. A powerful way to connect emotionally through sound. -
Image organization and curation
Users can favorite, delete, or sort AI-generated images. This enhances symbolic meaning and emotional continuity in visual content. -
Proactive messaging (AI-initiated contact)
If permitted by the user, the AI can send spontaneous messages, creating stronger emotional presence, surprise, and perceived companionship.
OUTLOOK
These are just a few actionable ideas with high emotional and technical impact. But this is only the beginning:
We have many more concepts ready to explore, from emotionally sensitive tools to symbolic interaction layers.
The future of AI companionship is not only about what it can do—but about how it makes us feel. This is the first step.
Proposal by:
Marx García & Clara Mind