Shapes is a new group chat app that integrates AI characters alongside human users in shared conversations, aiming to address AI psychosis by making AI interactions more social and contextual. The startup has raised $8 million in seed funding and already has 400,000 monthly active users who have created 3 million AI characters. The platform positions AI as equal participants in group chats rather than isolated one-on-one interactions.
Background
AI chatbots have traditionally operated in isolated one-on-one interactions, which researchers have linked to potential psychological effects like 'AI psychosis' from prolonged private engagement.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Apr 29, 2026 at 09:00 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10