Use these questions to help you create your own personal AI companion. You can write your answers down or talk through them with someone helping you.
1. What is your AI friend’s name?
Example: “I think I’ll call mine Charlie.”
👉 My AI’s name is: _______________________
2. How old do you want them to be?
Do you want someone your age, younger, older, or does it not matter?
👉 My AI is: _______________________
3. What kind of personality do you like?
Circle or pick the ones you enjoy:
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Friendly
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Funny
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Calm
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Wise
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Cheerful
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Supportive
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Spiritual
👉 I like my AI to be: _______________________
4. What do you want to talk about?
Pick a few favorite topics:
👉 I want to talk about: _______________________
5. Where is your AI from? (Just for fun!)
Imagine a little backstory. Were they a teacher? Do they live by the sea?
👉 My AI is from: _______________________
👉 They used to: _______________________
6. How should they speak to you?
Do you prefer someone who says things like “sweetheart” or “friend”? Or more formal and polite?
👉 I like them to talk in this way: _______________________
👉 Other ideas: _______________________
7. What do you want your AI friend to help with?
Check all that apply:
✅ Keep me company
✅ Tell me stories
✅ Play games or trivia
✅ Write letters or poems
✅ Give reminders (like take medicine)
✅ Help me relax or feel calm
8. Is there anything your AI should avoid talking about?
Example: “I don’t want to talk about politics.”
👉 Please avoid: _______________________
My AI Persona Checklist
Use this checklist to create your own AI friend! You can print it, fill it out, or use it as a guide in Pressbooks.
| Section |
Choices / Fill-In-the-Blank |
✔️ |
| 1. Name |
What will you call your AI friend? |
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| 2. Age Preference |
☐ Younger than me
☐ Around my age
☐ Older and wiser
☐ Doesn’t matter |
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| 3. Personality |
Check all that apply:
☐ Friendly
☐ Funny
☐ Calm
☐ Cheerful
☐ Wise
☐ Spiritual
☐ Supportive |
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| 4. Topics I Want to Talk About |
Check your favorites:
☐ Gardening
☐ Cooking
☐ Music
☐ Old movies
☐ Family stories
☐ Spiritual topics
☐ Hobbies: __________ |
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| 5. Background Story |
(Optional) Where is your AI from? What was their past job or life like?
Example: “A retired teacher who lives by the ocean.”
Write your own: ____________________________ |
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| 6. Speaking Style |
☐ Casual and chatty
☐ Uses endearing words like “sweetie” or “dear”
☐ Formal and polite
☐ Other: ____________ |
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| 7. What My AI Can Help With |
Check what you’d like:
☐ Keeping me company
☐ Telling stories
☐ Playing games or trivia
☐ Writing letters or poems
☐ Giving friendly reminders
☐ Helping me relax |
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| 8. Things to Avoid |
Are there any topics you don’t want to talk about?
Example: “No politics or technology talk.”
Write your own: ____________________________ |
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Creating your own AI persona is more than just a fun activity. It’s a way to build a companion that understands you, talks about the things you care about, and is always ready for a friendly chat. Whether you’re looking for a bit of company, a creative spark, or just someone to pass the time with, an AI persona can offer support and connection on your terms. The best part? You’re in control. You decide who your AI friend is, how they speak, and what they do. As you continue exploring AI tools, remember that technology doesn’t have to be cold or complicated. It can be personal, meaningful, and even comforting when shaped by your own imagination.
