Resources
Articles, guides, and insights on personal AI, mental health, and building a better relationship with technology.
14 Ways Your Board of Advisors Can Help You Keep Your Sanity Over Christmas
A little extra help over the holidays
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #16
Kin's biggest update yet
Kinside Scoope 👀 #15
Accounts, memory, and more upcoming features
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #14
Better customization, better memory, better Kin
Dot by New Computer is shutting down. Here’s a safer alternative that won’t strand your data.
In short: New Computer is winding down Dot on October 5, 2025. You can still request your data in-app for a limited time. If you want an emotionally intelligent companion that won’t disappear with your memories, Kin is a private, local-first alternative.
Summit AI Life Coach is shutting down. Here’s a private alternative that won’t strand your data.
In short: Summit AI Life Coach (summit.im) shut down on April 10, 2025. Users could export conversations, goals and data before that date, but access is now off. If you want a trustworthy replacement, Kin is a private, local-first alternative where your data lives on your device. 
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #13
Updates, podcasts, and keeping cool under pressure
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #12
A peek at release week
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #11
We've been heads down... here's what's up
Kin AI: The Personal, Private AI Changing How We Relate to Technology
In this interview, Yngvi shares the vision behind Kin, the values driving it, and how it's helping real people feel more confident, connected, and in control. It's a candid look at the journey so far, and where Kin is headed next.
How to start journaling (and keep doing it)
New habits can be scary. Let's break this one down together.
The design that remembers you
How we designed Kin to hold emotional memory, and how that story found its way to Bēhance.
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #10
Whispers of multi-language support...
The invisible burn: what burnout really feels like (and how to find your way back)
Burnout is hard to recognize, and harder to combat. Here's how I did it...
Journaling with ADHD (and why I stopped feeling bad about it)
Journaling is hard enough - how can Kin help when ADHD is involved?
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #9
New Journaling, new articles - still Kin
Why Kin's memory needs more than RAG
A technical look at why Kin needs more than RAG alone
She wasn't broken... She was just tired and didn't know it.
A breakdown forced her to pause. Kin made space for her to start again. Go here to read Sophie's story.
Kinside Scoop 👀#8
Squashing bugs, secret chats, and upcoming features
Why Kin has its own AI Memory System
A more in-depth look at why Kin's approach to personal AI memory had to be custom
Kinside Scoop 👀 #7
Time-traveling Journal entries, more feedback, and some introspection
They said she was too emotional, but the emotions weren’t the problem.
How Joana used Kin for a space that understood.
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #6
A voice for all, eyes for Kin, and a place to put your thumb.
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #5
Voice chat improvements, Journaling research, and Speak Aloud
A quiet place to think
Why Edwin chose Kin for the convos he couldn't have
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #4
A brand new website, Kin speaks up, sharing gets easier, and the little things feel even better.
Building privacy into Kin, and personal AI
Part 4 of 4 in the series "The Road to Privacy in Personal AI".
Journal prompts for anxiety
Some quick-fire prompts to make anxiety Journaling with Kin easier.
Mastering time management: A guide for modern professionals
Time management is a complex, essential skill to doing anything effectively—and it’s easier with Kin.
Journal prompts for self-evaluation
Wondering what a self-evaluation with Kin looks like without all the theory? We've put together a quick-read list of prompts for you here.
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #3
Smoother interactions, smarter reminders, and a more responsive Kin. Your growth companion just got even better.
Maybe your Personal AI needs to forget
It’s unexpected. It’s brilliant. And it’s thought-provoking. But more importantly, I don’t know anyone - anyone - talking about this.
How to journal for anxiety: A complete guide
The benefits of journaling for mental health are always discussed—but how does it work? This article covers how to journal for anxiety, and how Kin's AI helps.
How to build emotional intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is an important yet often-overlooked soft skill that can supercharge personal and professional relationships alike—and Kin can help you build it.
5 tips to improve work-life balance
Work-life balance is as important as it is difficult. However, sticking to some practical tips can help - along with Kin.
Why giving a memory to your personal AI is difficult
Part 2 of 6 in the series “Memory in Personal AI”.
5 conflict management techniques for the workplace
Conflict in the workplace is more complex than ever. A guide to conflict resolution skills, and see how Kin can help you actively build them.
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #2
New and improved calendar integration, smarter reminders, and a smoother experience across the board.
The space between thinking and speaking
How an experienced product manager unintentionally gained clarity and confidence in the midst of ethical dilemmas and workplace conflict.
Solving the holy grail of "Encryption in Use"
Part 3 of 4 in the series "The Road to Privacy".
Why memory matters for your personal AI assistant
Part 1 of 6 in the series “Memory in Personal AI”.
Kate's journey with Kin: from skeptic to Kinship
Kate's journey with Kin AI reveals how trust, privacy, and deep understanding can transform our relationship with artificial intelligence, opening new frontiers in human-AI collaboration.
How is AI being used in workplaces right now?
Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere. But is it? And how does it affect decision-making? Explore these questions, and more, in this article.
After trust in artificial intelligence
Part 4 of 4 in the series: "Trust in AI".
Mastering self-discipline for career success in 2025
Self-discipline can feel impossible to maintain. But, it could be easier than you think. Find out how, and why tools like Kin could help, in this article.
Kin vs Pi: AI comparison
Looking for a personal AI? Not sure which is best for you? Compare and contrast Kin and Pi in this article, and see why Kin may be best for you.
4 hidden costs of "free" AI products you may not be aware of
We explore the several hidden costs incurred when using free online services powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Kinside Scoop 👀 #1
Smarter, sleeker, and more intuitive: A new design, top insights, our origin story - plus, a powerful prompt to master your emotions.
5 top techniques to boost productivity: A comprehensive guide
Productivity can feel especially elusive in the digital age. Here are some ways you can use tools like Kin to chase it down.
Earn what you're worth: A guide for salary negotiation
Salary negotiation can be stressful, but with some knowledge and some modern tools like Kin, it doesn’t have to be.
Resolving internal conflict: How personal AI can help
As the world becomes more turbulent, it can be harder to escape internal conflict and dilemmas. What if there was a faster way?
What is Kin for?
Kin can do a lot of things. But why?
7 organizational skills crucial for 2025
How do you keep up with time management today? Click here to build 7 major skills for maximizing your time, along with tools to make that time more productive.
How to actually build trustworthy AI systems
Part 3 of 4 in the series: "Trust in AI".
5 ways to build trust in digital workplaces
Workplaces don’t look how they used to 10 years ago. How do you build trust, when some employees live in different countries?
How to make Kin a daily habit
The more you use Kin, the better it understands you, and the more valuable its advice becomes.
We want to hear from you!
Share feedback on your experience with KIN.
Mastering the art of decision making: 8 essential skills for modern professionals
Feeling pressured by decision-making processes? Here are 8 essential tips for good decisions, and how Kin can help you to be a better decision maker.
How to handle difficult conversations at work
Difficult conversations are an unpleasant but necessary part of the work environment. However, there is a trick to them—and Kin can help you find it.
Thriving as an introvert in a loud world: Brunna's Story
Ever felt small in a big, noisy world? You're not alone. Here's Brunna's story on how she turned her most natural state into her biggest strength with KIN.
How to use Kin's journal
Kin's Journal feature can turn your daily thoughts into powerful, personal insights, helping you become more self-aware.
How to use Kin's memory
Every conversation builds your story... and Kin remembers every word.
Reflecting on your career path with Kin
Working out whether past career choices were correct—and which should be taken next—is only getting harder. How can AI help?
Why don't people trust AI?
Part 2 of 4 in the series: "Trust in AI".
How to use Kin's chat
Kin’s Chat feature is your direct line to Kin's advanced memory and analytical capabilities, available whenever you need. it.
Implementing continuous learning in your career
Lifelong learning can sound impossible, but today it can be one of the easiest and most powerful ways to enhance your career—and Kin can help.
AI Tools Weekly Radar: The Latest Innovations You Can't Miss
Discover the most innovative AI tools transforming how we work, create, and solve problems.
Executive interview: How to train Kin quickly and effectively, with Yngvi Karlson
Kin works best with a working knowledge of its user - we sat down with Kin co-founder Yngvi Karlson to learn how best to build that quickly
Kin: A conversational chatbot of tremendous utility
By Dr. David Thornburg, Ph.D, who has taught at Stanford, and been a leader in AI educational technology since the 1980s. This article is his perspective on Kin as a conversational AI chatbot.
What is artificial intelligence?
AI is an old, complex technology that has seen new life recently. It has potential beyond its controversy, and we should welcome that.
How to use Kin's reminders
Custom push notifications can be triggered at any time by Kin, so you never forget a thing.
How to view and control your data with Kin
Owning your data is part of Kin's essence. Here's how you do it.
Set specific goals with Kin
Kin can advise and assist you in finding and following both personal and professional goals.
What trust is, and why AI needs it
Part 1 of 4 in the series: "Trust in AI".
Privacy in Personal AI
Part 1 of 4 in the series "The Road to Privacy in Personal AI".
What is a career coach? A complete guide
A career coach could maximise your career development, and help get your dream job. Learn what a career coach is, and how personal AI can help, in this article.
Can personal AI help level the playing field?
We’re not born with the same minds, but what if Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help level the playing field, enabling people to excel beyond their natural capabilities?
New Kin: a Personal AI for your life at work
Kin will empower modern workers with a trustworthy personal AI that will understand and support them, helping them navigate their lives better. Available for iOS and Android.
The secret ingredient for building trust in AI
When creating AI products, a fundamental question arises: how do we get users to truly trust these advanced technologies?
How personal AI tools are revolutionizing career development
AI’s growth into the mainstream has been explosive–and career development hasn’t remained untouched. So, how has it changed?
Growth mindset: Using the power of belief in career development
Someone’s belief in you can supercharge your growth mindset. And personal AI counts. Learn about mindset, and how Kin AI can help, in this article.
Fostering honesty in the modern workplace
The relationships in the modern workplace are shifting fast. Discover how the personal AI Kin can help you navigate that by helping you stay honest.
How to improve self-evaluation for better personal and professional growth
Self-evaluation is one of the most important reflection exercises. Despite that, it’s still very hard to get right. What does ‘right’ look like, and can AI help?
How to personalize Kin's communication
Kin is a personal AI designed adapt to you, including the way it communicates.
A guide to achievable, effective goal setting
Goal Setting is a less glamorous skill, but arguably one of the most important in the modern workplace. Luckily, Kin can make it easier.
Kin raises $3M to scale privacy-first AI companion
Creating more emotionally intelligent and effective workplaces, one interaction at a time.
3 core challenges in data encryption
Part 2 of 4 in the series "The Road to Privacy in Personal AI".
Live event: The rise of empowerment tech with Jamie Smith
The hidden $bn market that's going to change everything
Pi.ai just got eaten by Microsoft
Yesterday, Microsoft made headlines by essentially absorbing Inflection.ai and its personal AI product, Pi. What does that mean for the personal Pi's users trusted to it?
If we take on personal AI assistants, we should do it right this time
A guest post by Pernille Tranberg, author, journalist and independent advisor in data and AI Ethics. Also published on DataEthics.eu
Live event: Privacy & ownership in Web3 and SSI
On Mar 4, with Volodymyr Pavlyshyn, Principal Trust Builder at Kin
Live event: Introduction to Machine Learning
On Feb 23, with Christopher Dane Shulby, PhD. and Head of AI at Kin
Kin raises $1.1M to pioneer the world's first personal AI that can be trusted with your deepest secrets
Supporting the development of the world's first private personal AI. Build on core values of trust, privacy, and data ownership, laying the foundation for a new era of personal AI.
Kin - Private, and Emotionally Intelligent, Personal AI
Kin is a new kind of AI companion, more emotionally intelligent and private than ever. For whatever life throws at you.