Core update
Group Chat in Omni AI Companion
Group Chat turns a one-to-one exchange into a shared room where more than one companion perspective can meet the same prompt. It is useful when the fun is in contrast: different reactions, complementary suggestions, or a conversation that feels more like a small table than a private note.
What changed
Several perspectives, one room
Choose the companion personalities you want to include and give them a common subject. Their responses create a wider conversational surface without requiring you to repeat the setup in separate threads.
A social shape for exploration
The format works for playful scenes and practical comparison alike. You can invite distinct voices into a brainstorm, a debate, a celebration, or a low-stakes role-play, then guide the group when one direction becomes more useful.
Why this feature matters
For a birthday weekend, Elena can ask the group to suggest three plans with different moods—quiet, outdoorsy, and spontaneous—then compare the tradeoffs in one place instead of collecting disconnected ideas.
When learning a new subject, Theo can invite different perspectives to explain the same concept in plain language, with an analogy, and through a quiz. The contrast shows which explanation makes the idea click.
Feature examples and use cases
- Pick the room’s voices: Choose the companions whose personalities or perspectives suit the activity rather than adding everyone by default.
- Give the group a shared prompt: Explain the goal and any rules, such as taking turns, disagreeing kindly, or keeping suggestions brief.
- Moderate the direction: Ask the group to compare, summarize, vote, or return to the original question when the exchange gets noisy.
How to use it
- Open Group Chats: Find Group Chats from the chat area and choose to create or open a shared room.
- Choose participants: Select the companions you want in this conversation and give the room a clear purpose.
- Send the opening message: State the prompt, desired roles, and any boundaries before inviting the group to respond.
Tips for a better first try
- Use two or three contrasting perspectives for a focused discussion.
- Ask for a group summary before making a decision.
- If the room becomes repetitive, assign each participant a different question to answer.
Limitations and things to know
- More voices can create more to read and may make a simple request feel unnecessarily elaborate.
- Group responses are still suggestions; verify important information and do not treat agreement between voices as proof.
Availability
Open Group Chats from the chat area to see whether the experience is available to your account. Participation options and device support are shown in product; availability can change with account settings and the current app version.
Frequently asked questions
How many companions should I include?
Start with the smallest mix that gives you useful contrast. A focused pair or trio is often easier to guide than a crowded room.
Can a group chat be practical rather than playful?
Yes. Give the group a concrete task, assign perspectives, and ask for a final comparison or recommendation.
What if the replies overlap?
Ask each participant to take a different angle, challenge an assumption, or summarize a different part of the problem.
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