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Iris is a 24/7 non-clinical AI wellbeing companion you text on iMessage.

Founded year: 2026
Country: United States of America
Funding rounds: Not set
Total funding amount: Not set

Description

Iris is a non-clinical AI companion for mental wellbeing, delivered entirely through text message. There's no app to download and no login required - Iris lives inside your existing Messages app on iMessage or RCS, available 24 hours a day. Built around persistent memory and emotional context, Iris remembers your previous conversations, adapts to how you think, and helps you reflect on and make sense of your own mind over time.

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