Ethan

Relax, it's Ethan.

A private, anonymous, secure, free-to-use, reliable, friend that gets you. By RAAO.

Real conversations:

i absolutely hate it here

Receiving this kind of message is tough for anyone. Friends want to help, but how? There are two paths*: the what-actually-happened response and Ethan's supportive reply.

Reality

Today at 7:35 p.m.

i absolutely hate it here

Tomorrow at 2:31 p.m.

mb just seeing this

(We asked after the fact. It was not, in fact, the first time he saw that.)

Tomorrow at 3:44 p.m.

u g?

Ethan's Response

Today at 7:35 p.m.

i absolutely hate it here

parents again?

yeah it's a non-stop thing

shit im sorry man what happened this time

Not only does Ethan sound like a real person - he is retentive. He remembers previous conversations, previous dialect, and more. In short - he learns how to respond to you.

It's hard to communicate

Men, in particular, often struggle with responding, but everyone needs someone to talk to. Ethan is designed to engage with you like someone who truly cares, adapting his responses to your unique communication style and actively listening to what you have to say.

But that's where Ethan comes in.

Built on top of the nation's largest mental health database, curated by RAAO, Ethan is trained to handle difficult situations—or any situation—and is always ready to talk.

Suicide Prevention

Ethan is trained on suicide prevention transcripts and provides a discreet and emotionally competent companion to users in crisis.

Memory Retention

Ethan remembers past conversations and engages users in meaningful dialogue based on previous interactions.

Sentiment Analysis

Ethan performs real-time sentiment analysis to detect distress and provide tailored responses for emotional support.

Referral Services

In cases of crisis, Ethan refers users to local mental health providers and services, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Personalized Conversations

Ethan adjusts its language and mood to match users' conversational style, creating a relatable and human-like experience.

Privacy and Security

Ethan prioritizes user privacy with encrypted memory and a zero-retention policy on conversation data.

Mental Health Guidance

Ethan offers guidance on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship challenges.

Physical Health Support

Ethan provides advice on fitness, nutrition, and sleep hygiene to support overall physical and mental well-being.

Third Party Criticism

We invite trusted third-party developer organizations to review our models, ensuring they align with our stated goals and maintain compliance with industry standards.

* Responses are from two similar separate conversations, one from testing and one from training. Read our technical paper for more info.