by Vivian Lei  and Chuyu Duan When people think of emotionally intelligent AI, a natural concern arises: will this technology replace human connection instead of reinforcing it? At PowerYou, we don’t dismiss that concern-we design against it. Our system isn't meant to replace your inner circle-it's meant to help you show up more fully within it. We believe the right AI, built with humility and intention, can actually become a catalyst for reconnection : with yourself, with ot

by Vivian Lei  and Chuyu Duan AI is no longer just streamlining supply chains, triaging customer service tickets, or automating internal knowledge bases. At PowerYou, we’re building AI that listens when someone says, "I don’t know how to stop this spiral," or "I feel numb and disconnected." These aren’t just queries - they’re invitations into someone’s emotional world. And that changes everything. When emotional support becomes the product, your infrastructure can’t just be

by Vivian Lei and Chuyu Duan At PowerYou, our mission is to create an emotionally intelligent AI guide that supports healing, growth, and transformation. For our users to trust Kris with their most vulnerable thoughts and emotions, our systems must do more than just store data — they must protect it like something sacred. This post dives into the architecture, encryption protocols, and world-class edge-case handling that power PowerYou’s commitment to emotional privacy. Beca

by Chuyu Duan and Vivian Lei When we started building PowerYou, our mission was simple but ambitious: create an AI guide who could support healing, growth, and emotional resilience in a deeply human way . Not a chatbot. Not a mood tracker. Not a generic self-help tool. A genuine force that helps to nurture our users' personal potential - however our users want to define it. For users to feel truly supported, Kris - our AI guide - needed to do something most AI systems don’t

By Vivian Lei Ph.D. AI therapy apps often sound clinical, while Kris by PowerYou offers warmth and emotional depth. The rise of AI therapy tools promises a revolution: on-demand emotional support, personalized insights, and 24/7 access. Apps like Ash by Slingshot AI, Wysor, and Rosebud Journal have attracted attention — and in some cases, major funding. But if you’ve tried them, you know something’s missing. The truth is: most AI therapy apps today are either too clinical, t

By Vivian Lei Ph.D. Why today’s emotional wellness tools are either too static or too clinical — and how an AI guide can bridge the gap....

By Vivian Lei Ph.D. Just as the Industrial Revolution reshaped how humans lived and worked, the AI era is redefining the very nature of...