An AI that sounds like your mom or dad

Sounding like someone is two things: the way they talked (the words, the jokes, the "what did I tell you") and the sound of their voice. AIGriefBot does both, as honestly as we know how. Here's how it works, what makes it sound like them, and what it can't do.

The words come first. You tell it how they talked: the phrases they always used, what they called you, how they gave advice or changed the subject. The more specific you are, the more it sounds like them. When a reply isn't quite right, you tap "Not quite" and write how they'd really say it, and it learns.

The voice comes from a recording. One to three minutes of them talking, like a voicemail, a voice note or the sound from a home video, can create a voice modelled on theirs, so replies can be heard, not just read. It is always presented as an AI recreation: it says so if you ask, and it never pretends to be them.

Making it sound like them

  1. Their words

    Share their sayings, nicknames and stories. Real texts or messages they wrote are especially good: they show exactly how they wrote.

  2. Their voice

    Upload a voicemail or a video where they're talking. We take just the audio, and you confirm you have the right to use it.

  3. Your corrections

    Tap "Not quite" on any reply and say how they'd really put it. It follows your corrections from then on.

What it can't do

  • It can't sound like them from nothing. With only a few memories, it sounds like a kind stranger; it gets closer as you add more.
  • A voice made from a short clip is close, not perfect, especially with noisy recordings.
  • It isn't them, and it doesn't pretend to be. That honesty is part of why people trust it.

Questions people ask

How much recording do I need for their voice?

One to three minutes of them speaking clearly is enough. Old voicemails and videos work; quieter background is better.

Is it legal to use their voice?

You must have the right to use the recording, and you confirm that before a voice is created. Voices stay private to your account and are deleted, including at our voice provider, if you delete the companion.

Can I try it free?

Yes. Building a companion and your first 25 messages are free, and the free sample includes a few replies spoken in their voice.

Does it work for other people, not just parents?

Yes: spouses, siblings, grandparents and friends.

Asked to speak at the service? Our free eulogy writer turns a few memories into a first draft in your words. No signup, nothing saved.

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AIGriefBot is an AI recreation built from your memories. It's never the person, and never a substitute for real support. If grief feels heavier than you can carry, call or text 988 (US) or see our support page.