What happens when AI becomes more than a tool—when it feels like a friend, confidant, or partner? This talk explores the design of emotionally intelligent AI companions that offer presence, not just answers. Inspired by Her, these AI are built to form bonds. As CPO of GenPeach AI — founded by former lead researchers from Meta and backed by leaders from DeepMind and Google—I’ll share how we’re developing not just powerful GenAI models, but deeply human-centric platforms. This session goes beyond the technical to explore how product design, emotional intelligence, and ethical boundaries intersect when you're building something that people might actually fall in love with
