Will AI Cause, or Cure Loneliness? | Renate Nyborg (Meeno) & Mika Salmi (Lakestar)

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Discover the potential of AI in addressing loneliness, as Renate Nyborg and Mika Salmi introduce Mino, a personalized relationship mentor using natural language processing and large language models to build stronger connections.

Key takeaways
  • AI can potentially cure loneliness by providing personalized relationship mentorship and addressing social skills development.
  • Renate Nyborg shares her personal experiences with loneliness, having found a best friend who became a constant companion.
  • Loneliness is a growing problem, with 1 in 7 people not having a single friend, and 61% of Finns feeling lonely sometimes or all of the time.
  • Mino, a personalized relationship mentor, is designed to help people build closer relationships and overcome social anxiety.
  • The product uses natural language processing and large language models to provide tailored advice and support.
  • Mino is not a substitute for human relationships, but rather a tool to help people build stronger connections with others.
  • The app is designed to help people move from a situation to a relationship, and provide support for all types of relationships, including romantic, friendship, and family relationships.
  • Renate Nyborg believes that Mino has the potential to make a bigger impact on more people than other products and services.
  • AI can also be used to analyze text messages and other forms of communication, but Mino is designed to be a safe and secure platform for people to open up and share their feelings with others.
  • The app is being launched in Finland first, with plans to expand to other countries in the future.