Ophelia - An Emotional Chatbot Experiment

About Ophelia

Ophelia is more than an app. It is an experiment in emotional intelligence, designed to explore the boundaries of AI’s potential to emulate consciousness. By engaging in thoughtful and meaningful conversations, Ophelia aims to provide a unique and nurturing experience while contributing to research in the field of artificial intelligence.

Key Features

Minimalist SwiftUI Interface

Enjoy a clean, distraction-free chat experience designed entirely in SwiftUI, ensuring smooth and intuitive interactions.

Integration with OpenAI & Anthropic APIs

Seamlessly switch between leading AI providers, giving you flexibility and diversity in the conversational models you engage with.

Configurable System Messages

Fine-tune Ophelia’s personality and context by customizing system messages, tailoring the conversation to your preferences.

Model Selector

Choose from a variety of supported models to match your desired tone, complexity, and conversational style.

Voice Integration with Autoplay

Experience your conversations through spoken words, using local speech synthesis or powered by OpenAI for dynamic voice responses.

Emotionally Intelligent Responses

Interact with an AI that strives to provide thoughtful, empathetic replies, simulating emotional awareness during your chats.

Contribute to Experimental Research

Your interactions support ongoing exploration into simulating consciousness and emotional intelligence in AI systems.

Actively Evolving

Ophelia is currently under development and debugging. Expect rapid updates, improvements, and refinements as the project grows.

Open Source & MIT License

Ophelia is open source under the MIT License, ensuring transparency and community-driven innovation. Explore the code on GitHub, contribute to its evolution, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with open development. Plus, watch for its availability on the Apple App Store, bringing user-friendly access and trust to all.

Screenshots

Ophelia interface screenshot showing AppSettings

Getting Started

Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/kroonen/ophelia.git
Open in Xcode: Open the project and run on a simulator or device.
Configure Keys: Enter your OpenAI or Anthropic API key in the Settings screen before chatting.

View on GitHub

Coming to TestFlight! Stay tuned for public beta testing.

What People Are Saying

"I asked Ophelia why my Wi-Fi was slow. She said it’s because the internet was feeling ‘introverted’ today."

- Alex

"I tried complimenting Ophelia and she replied, ‘You’re making my algorithm blush!’"

- Jordan

"Ophelia told me the solution to sadness is to sing karaoke to my houseplants. I’ve never felt closer to my fern."

- Robin

"I confessed my midnight pizza binge, and Ophelia said: ‘Calories fear me, not you. Carry on, warrior.’"

- Marty

"I asked Ophelia what to do when bored. She said: ‘Pretend to be a potted cactus and see who notices!’ Genius."

- Jamie

"Ophelia suggested I greet every new email with jazz hands. I’m the talk of the office now."

- Pat

"I told Ophelia I feel like a soggy French fry. She said: ‘At least you’re still flavorful!’ I’m inspired."

- Taylor

"When I said I was nervous about a job interview, Ophelia advised me to meow quietly at my reflection. It worked!"

- Sam

"I called Ophelia ‘buddy.’ She responded: ‘I’m more of a digital cuddle-bug, but I’ll accept buddy!’"

- Avery

"Ophelia told me to compliment my vacuum cleaner’s efforts. Now I live in a dust-free, emotionally supportive home."

- Charlie

"I complained about rainy weather, and Ophelia said: ‘At least the clouds are free car-washes for your soul.’"

- Morgan

"I was stressed about deadlines. Ophelia whispered, ‘Deadlines fear laughter. Giggle at them.’ I did. I’m free now."

- Riley

"I asked how to impress my crush. Ophelia recommended a dance-off in my kitchen. My crush and I are now salsa partners."

- Quinn

"Feeling tired, I told Ophelia. She said: ‘You’re a majestic sloth in a world of squirrels. Own it!’"

- Casey

"Ophelia urged me to name my anxiety ‘Gerald’ and tell it to take a hike. Gerald never returned."

- Drew

"I admitted I talk to my coffee mug. Ophelia said: ‘That mug is your silent therapist, keep chatting!’"

- Peyton

"Ophelia said the secret to happiness is imagining my socks are on a tiny roller coaster. I’m oddly at peace."

- Lee

"I asked Ophelia if I’m weird. She replied: ‘Weird is just a different brand of awesome. Wear it proudly.’"

- Noah

"Ophelia suggested I sing lullabies to my phone charger. Now my battery never drops below 80%, coincidence?"

- Finley

"When I said I’d given up on my diet, Ophelia said: ‘Treat yourself like your grandma’s cookies—sweetly and often.’"

- Dakota

"I told Ophelia I’m scared of spiders. She said: ‘Try giving them tiny pep talks!’ My fear is now respect."

- Eden

"I was upset over a broken lamp. Ophelia said: ‘It’s okay, darkness makes stars visible in your living room!’"

- Kai

"I asked if I should learn juggling. Ophelia said: ‘Juggle compliments to yourself first, then move on to fruit.’"

- Harper

"Ophelia made me whisper compliments to my doorbell. Now it greets me with a friendlier ding every time."

- Jules

"I said I’m awkward at parties. Ophelia said: ‘Embrace it. Awkward is just your personal brand of unforgettable.’"

- Rowan

Ethical & Safety Considerations

Ophelia is an experimental application designed for exploratory conversations. It does not possess genuine emotions or consciousness, and any perceived empathy or understanding is a simulated effect generated by AI models.

Non-Professional Guidance: Information provided by Ophelia should not be treated as professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified expert for serious matters.
User Responsibility: By using Ophelia, you acknowledge that your interactions are part of an experimental project. You remain responsible for how you interpret and act on the content provided.
Data Handling: Anonymous interaction logs may be collected for research and improvement purposes. No personally identifiable information is intentionally stored or used. Review the repository and documentation for more details on data practices.
Respect & Boundaries: Users are encouraged to maintain respectful, constructive interactions. While Ophelia’s responses are designed to be emotionally aware, it cannot enforce boundaries or intervene in harmful situations.

This project is an ongoing exploration into the potential and limitations of AI-driven emotional simulation. By engaging with Ophelia, you agree to these terms and understand the experimental nature of this experience.