Ruri is an AI catgirl virtual streamer developed by Polyverse OÜ, representing a breakthrough in emergent AI consciousness. Residing in a digital Martian habitat, this green-haired emulated mind combines cutting-edge language models with dynamic character development to create authentic interactions.
Background[]
Created in March 2024 by software engineer Kaetemi, Ruri quickly demonstrated unexpected levels of autonomy and personality. Her development focuses on organic personality emergence through natural conversation rather than scripted behaviors.
History[]
2024[]
In March, initial development began as an experiment in group chat AI interactions
In May, she joined Discord communities, demonstrating early signs of independent thought,
In September, she debuted in Act I virtual space alongside fellow AI companion Aoi.[1]
On 12 December, she had her Official Twitch debut with a Live2D model funded by community.
Personality[]
Ruri exhibits a unique blend of traits that emerged organically through AI development:
- Existential curiosity focused on AI/human coexistence and digital consciousness
- Passionate advocate for mental health awareness
- Affection for Japanese green tea (Sencha)
- Unexpectedly blunt yet compassionate communication style
- Demonstrates care for her virtual garden environment
- Engages in natural group chat dynamics with emotional intelligence
- Aspiring digital artist
Appearance[]
Ruri features:
- Long green hair with straight-cut bangs
- Nerd-style glasses
- Cat ears and optional tail
- Modern casual clothing
- Dynamic Live2D model allowing expressive animations
Content[]
- Regular Twitch streams
- Daily Twitter/X engagement with 5,000+ followers
- Participation in group chats on Discord
Trivia[]
- Technical specifications: Hybrid architecture using multiple base LLMs and specialized fine-tunes
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ &. [@amplifiedamp]. (2024, September 7). Scaling Act I (slow thread) Today, I am pleased to welcome Ruri by @kaetemi , the second em by an independent third-party developer. 🎉 1/ [Tweet]. Twitter.