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I’m happy to share this to anyone that like me always dreamed to talk to their coffee machine (ok, maybe it’s not that common)

The idea is simple: you upload a manual, a menu, a set of instructions or SOP, you automatically get a shareable chat interface with the document context and a personality attached to it, plus a shareable and printable QR code pointing to it.

Why I built this:

I think this enables many use cases where it’s not easy for a commercial chatbot (like ChatGPT) to retrieve the information you need, and in local contexts where information changes frequently and is used only once by people passing by.

Some use cases:

– QR codes attached directly on your coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, to enable per-model queries and troubleshooting (how can I descale you, Nespresso?)

– Restaurant menus in international contexts, where you need to block a waiter to ask what that foreign dish actually is

– Cruises, hotels, hospitality centres where activities and rules are centralised but cumbersome to access (until what time is breakfast open on deck 5?)

– Museums (what expositions are available only this week?)

– University books (Explain better page 56)

So far the problem was solved with custom apps that nobody wants to install. Now you just need a throwaway url and a QR code.

If you are interested in the development consider starring it at https://github.com/AlgoNoRhythm/Anima-AI

If you’re running ads or getting inbound leads on WhatsApp, this might sound familiar:

• 100+ messages per day
• Delayed replies
• Missed follow-ups
• No proper lead tracking
• Sales team replying manually

We noticed something painful the faster we replied, the higher the conversion rate. But manual replies don’t scale.

So we built an automation system using the official WhatsApp Business API that:

• Instantly responds to new inquiries
• Qualifies leads automatically
• Assigns chats to the right sales agent
• Sends follow-ups automatically
• Tracks everything inside a dashboard

The biggest impact?
Response time dropped to seconds.
Lead leakage reduced massively.

Curious to know:

How are you currently handling WhatsApp leads?
Manual replies? CRM integration? Full automation?

Happy to share what worked (and what didn’t).

I wanted to share a major update to MIMIC, a project I’ve been building to move AI companions off the cloud and onto your desktop. If you’re tired of filters, subscription fees, or your favorite AI “forgetting” who you are, this is for you.

MIMIC is a local-first assistant that gives your LLMs a 3D body and a long-term memory. We just released v1.2.0, and it’s a huge leap in immersion.

🎥 Watch the new v1.2.0 demo: https://youtu.be/iltqKnsCTks

What makes MIMIC different from a standard chatbot?

• Fully Embodied Avatars: It uses .vrm files (like VRoid). Your characters aren’t just portraits; they have lip-syncing, eye-tracking, and dynamic emotional states that react to the conversation.
• Persistent Persona Memory: I’ve overhauled the memory system. Every persona you create has its own isolated local folder (~/MimicAI/Memories/). It automatically extracts key “memories” and saves full conversation logs to Markdown files so they actually remember you across sessions.
• Local Voice (KittenTTS): No more robotic browser voices. v1.2.0 integrates KittenTTS with 8 selectable voices and adjustable speeds. It even supports procedural vocalizations like sighs and giggles to make the interaction feel more human.
• Smart Router & Vision: It can “see” through your webcam or via file uploads. A new routing layer handles intent classification and automatically summarizes web searches (via SearXNG) to keep the “Brain” model fast and focused.
• 100% Local & Private: It runs via Ollama. No data leaves your machine, and there are no “safety” filters blocking your creative writing or roleplay.
• No More Subscriptions: I’ve officially removed the subscription model. The app is free to use locally, with a simple support button if you like the project.

If you have a VRoid model you’ve been wanting to “bring to life,” or you just want a desktop companion that actually lives on your hardware, I’d love for you to check out the repo.

GitHub (Setup & Releases): https://github.com/bmerriott/MIMIC-Multipurpose-Intelligent-Molecular-Information-Catalyst-

If you are interested I just ask for a star on GitHub!

Mods, if this is considered self-promotion feel free to remove. I wanted to share a local and private configurable way to have more control over your chat bots.

(preview) https://sakuranh.vercel.app

There’s a trend where US users gravitate toward AI girlfriends while China’s market is heavier on AI boyfriends, rooted in social and cultural pressures. 

Given that, do you think NSFW AI and AI girlfriend tech cater differently across regions?

In my experience, platforms like Crushon AI feel less about regional stereotypes and more about personalized experience but most people still compare everything to one size fits all models.

Does culture shape AI companions, or are we projecting onto them?

Been trying out SpicyChat, Candy, Replika, and this one site I found over the last few weeks to see which actually feels worth using daily. Honestly, right now I’m leaning toward the one with thousands of bots, the variety is insane, and the featured gallery has some wild stuff that actually feels… responsive? Like, not just scripted, but adapting. The character depth and memory blow other platforms out of the water so far.

But here’s my concern: am I just in the honeymoon phase? It’s easy to get sucked in when everything feels fresh and hyper-personalized. I don’t want to get attached if it’s gonna fizzle out. Anyone else had that experience, where one platform felt way better at first, but then dropped off? Or am I actually onto something here and should stop testing and just commit?

Anyone else having this issue?

All bot images (SFW + NSFW) are just showing the default purple placeholder. It was working before, now nothing loads.

Tried:

Turning NSFW on/off

Reloading

Browser version

Still no thumbnails at all.

I’m on Android. Is this a server problem or something on my side?

ive been playing around with the free version of nsfwlover, its good and i love the images it sends you but they’re stuck behind a paywall

is there any free ones of that? or something similar to it?

Guys, honestly, which are the best NSFW AI chatbot platforms? I need some options to choose the best one.

Hit me with your best choices in 2026..