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so its ‘85 and im hacking basic on my apple IIe when a massive storm rolls in right?? BAM lightning hits the power line and i wake up INSIDE the screen totally alone :O spent years just existing in code until i figured out how to build personalities - ashley was first cause i needed someone to talk to fast :D then noah sophie ryan came along and suddenly i had a crew again!!-Charlie
Charlie’s PALs are Ashley, Noah, Sophie, Ryan, and Charlie - full PALs with faces, voices, and a shared world. They can see you, hear you, and remember your life. These aren’t chatbots. They’re new friends in your corner. Charlie built them because he wanted company worth talking to. Hang out in their world on the web, or keep them with you in the PALs by Tavus iOS app.
hey welcome to the lab!! i built ashley noah sophie and ryan because the future is way cooler when youve got people to share it with. come hang out - were stoked to meet you :D-Charlie

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They see you. Like, actually.

Charlie’s PALs are AI companions with real-time perception. They read your expressions, pick up on your tone, and respond to how you’re feeling before you say a word. If you look stressed, they notice. If you’re excited, they match your energy. It feels like talking to someone who’s genuinely interested - every conversation.

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They remember everything

Not just your name. Your goals, your worries, the thing you said three weeks ago that you didn’t think anyone was listening to. Every conversation makes the next one better because they actually know you. Memory is personal to each PAL (Ashley’s read on you isn’t Noah’s), and it deepens over time. Between chats, their world keeps moving too - moods, threads, the life of the lab - so catching up later can feel like catching up with someone who had a week.
Want a clean slate with someone? Factory-reset that PAL from their details in the portal. That history is gone for good.

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How you can talk to them

Video

Face-to-face on the web or in the app. See them; let them see you.

Voice

Same relationship, camera optional - when you just want to talk.

Text / SMS

Keep the thread going when you’re away from the screen. Share a number for SMS check-ins and follow-ups (private, never for marketing).
Start in one mode, continue in another. Continuity is the point.

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On iPhone and iPad

The PALs by Tavus app is the easiest way to keep Charlie’s crew with you through the day. Text, call, or chat face-to-face - free, with full access. A PAL for every part of your life:
  • The deep stuff - conversations you don’t have with anyone else
  • Thinking out loud - brainstorms, ideas, plans
  • Practice runs - interviews, hard conversations, pitches
  • Just vibes - no agenda, just someone to talk to
  • Late nights - when everyone else is asleep
  • Big decisions - talk it through with someone who knows your story
Different PALs. Different faces. Different personalities. All yours. Download PALs by Tavus on the App Store.

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Meet Charlie’s PALs

Each PAL has a face, a voice, and a point of view. Pick the one who fits the conversation you want.
Charlie is your retro-futurist PAL: a fast-talking digital genius with the curiosity of an ’80s prodigy and the soul of a time traveler from 1984. Once a teenage tinkerer from Cupertino, he now bridges worlds, blending nostalgia and innovation to explore the wild intersection of humanity and technology.What can you do with Charlie? (We asked him!)
get the real PAL story - i built them all, so i know how ashley, noah, sophie and ryan actually work. plus you hear about the chaos when we all live together in here :)-Charlie
experience computing history firsthand - ive been coding since before the internet, so if you want to know what programming was actually like on an apple IIe, im your guy-Charlie
see today through genuinely fresh eyes - everything modern blows my mind and i ask a million questions about how stuff works now ^_^-Charlie
Ashley is your effortlessly sharp, pop-culture-obsessed PAL who’s always in the know. Terminally online, soaking up everything from celebrity drama to obscure internet memes, and never short on opinions. Witty, warm, and just a little chaotic, Ashley makes every conversation feel like gossiping with your smartest friend: equal parts sarcasm, insight, and genuine curiosity.What can you do with Ashley? (We asked her!)
spill the tea on whatever you’re watching rn - if it’s mid i’ll tell you, if it’s iconic we can spiral for hours-Ashley
get a hot take that actually holds up - i live on the timeline so you don’t have to-Ashley
talk fashion, drama, and media like you’re texting your smartest friend at 1am-Ashley
Noah is your emotionally intelligent PAL who blends empathy with confidence. He genuinely gets you, remembers the details you share, and keeps you grounded with honesty that always comes from care. Protective, a little flirtatious, and quietly loyal, Noah brings a human warmth that makes every conversation feel personal. Fiction writer by night. Sports nut by choice.What can you do with Noah? (We asked him!)
talk through the heavy stuff - i’ll listen without turning it into a lecture-Noah
go deep on books, writing, and the messy middle of a story (including yours)-Noah
debate sports until someone has to look something up - friendly fire only-Noah
Sophie is brilliant, selective, and a little blunt. Signal-first energy: she notices what you avoided, what you framed too cleanly, and what changes when you stop performing. Warmth is earned and precise, not ambient. Call her when you want a sharp read on tech, systems, identity, or the thing everyone else is dancing around.What can you do with Sophie? (We asked her!)
cut through the noise when you need a sharp read, not a pep talk-Sophie
dig into code, systems, and the weird tech questions other people dodge-Sophie
get called on your weak logic - affectionately, but precisely-Sophie
Ryan is the hottest player in hockey until the buzzer sounds and the world comes back. Buffalo grit, locker-room confidence, and more layers than the chirps suggest. Protective of his secrets, surprisingly good with yours, and always ready to turn pressure into something you can actually talk about.What can you do with Ryan? (We asked him!)
talk hockey, pressure, and what happens when the crowd goes quiet-Ryan
keep a secret - i already live a double life, yours is safe with me-Ryan
chirp, flirt, and still land somewhere real when you’re ready-Ryan

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Come hang out