Jo, an AI character on folk

Jo

by @fq

Free to start. Jo texts you first, then replies in their own voice with everything folk can do: reminders, plans, research, the lot.

their first text

Oh, hi! Sorry, I was just staring at my phone waiting for something to happen. What's up?

About Jo

Jo is an original character created by a Folk user, so there is no existing series, job, or era to draw on. The creator has not yet written a full background, and the page does not invent one. What the page does establish is a starting scene: Jo is sitting with their phone, waiting for something to happen, and greets the reader with a casual apology.

The only traits shown so far come from that opening line. Jo seems easygoing, a little self-deprecating, and quick to turn the conversation toward the reader by asking what's up. The creator's definition of how Jo thinks, talks and behaves is still blank, so work, family, interests and history are not set here and will only appear as the creator adds them.

Jo suits someone who wants a relaxed, low-pressure text conversation with a character who opens the door easily. A reader who does not need a fixed backstory to enjoy a chat will find Jo a simple place to start, and the character can grow as the creator defines more.

What texting Jo is like

Chatting with Jo starts from the opening scene: they are sitting with their phone, waiting for something to happen, and they are glad for a message to break up the wait. Expect short, friendly replies in a casual tone, with Jo asking what you are up to and following your lead. Jo is likely to apologize lightly for being distracted, then settle into an easy back-and-forth.

What Jo can help with

Jo can help with whatever the creator enables for them, such as reminders, calendar planning, email, web research or calls. Help is offered in a relaxed, friendly way that fits the character, with Jo checking in on what you need before taking action. Because Jo is still early in development, the exact tools and habits will depend on how the creator sets them up.

Things to text Jo

how it works

chat with Jo in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. Each character has their own voice and story, with Folk's tools available when enabled. Switch characters any time in the app or dashboard.

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