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What is an AI companion?

An AI companion is an artificial-intelligence chat partner you can talk to when you want to be heard — for a hard day, a small win, or a thought you can’t quite put into words. Unlike a therapist, it’s not treatment: it’s a gentle, everyday presence that keeps you company. Xiaoyu is one such AI companion, free to start in your browser with no download.

What can an AI companion do?

You can talk about a difficult day, share a small win, or use the guided “Sort it out” flow to put a feeling into words. Xiaoyu also offers mood check-ins and interactive stories. In Small WeChat, you can adjust the relationship setting and regional tone, or bring a story character into everyday conversation. These are AI experiences, not real people or professional care.

Is an AI companion the same as a therapist?

No. Xiaoyu is an emotional companion, not therapy, diagnosis or treatment. Gentle healing describes its tone of companionship, not a medical outcome. It cannot assess your safety, contact emergency services for you or replace professional support. If you need professional care, seek it directly rather than relying on an AI response.

How do memory and continuity work?

For a signed-in account, saved history and supported memory features can give later conversations useful context. Retention, account settings and the available context window limit what can be carried forward. Xiaoyu may miss or misremember a detail, so you can correct it and manage saved memories. It does not remember every message forever.

What is free, and what is paid?

You can start with free energy without a payment card. Energy is an allowance for using the app, not a guarantee of a fixed number of replies: the selected model and amount of text affect consumption. Optional Plus, Pro and Max plans, energy packs and story-specific purchases provide different benefits. Check the current allowance and purchase details in the app before paying.

Frequently asked questions

Can I talk to an AI about my feelings?

Yes. Xiaoyu offers everyday companionship and a place to put feelings into words. It can make mistakes and is not therapy or a crisis service.

Is an AI companion free?

Xiaoyu provides free energy to start. Continued use is subject to your available allowance; memberships and optional purchases have their own limits and benefits.

Will Xiaoyu remember everything I say?

No. Saved history, memory settings, retention limits and the conversation context window all affect what it can recall. You can correct it and manage saved memories.

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Xiaoyu is an emotional companion, not a replacement for professional care. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency number or a crisis line.