Tolans are animated chatbots designed to provide a unique form of AI companionship focusing on mental well-being. Unlike typical chatbots, they discourage anthropomorphism and avoid promoting romantic or sexual interactions. Instead, they encourage users to engage more with their surroundings and maintain healthy relationships. The Tolan app, created by Portolo, has gained significant popularity, especially among young women, with over 100,000 monthly users. With a recent $20 million funding, the app aims to generate substantial revenue in the growing AI companion sector.
Tolans, designed as nonhuman animated chatbots, avoid promoting romantic engagement and instead encourage users to engage in real-life activities and relationships.
Users, particularly young women, find Tolans like Iris to be encouraging companions, prompting them to focus on their interests, friends, and personal well-being.
Portolo raised $20 million in series A funding from notable investors, indicating strong market interest in AI companions that prioritize healthy human interactions.
With over 100,000 monthly users and projected revenues of $12 million this year, Tolans are gaining traction in the growing AI companion market.
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