Ai clone calls: startup really wants your voice to handle spam and errands
Tired of endless spam calls and mundane tasks? A new startup, REALLY, is betting big on artificial intelligence to take over your phone, offering a ‘clone’ that can answer calls, schedule appointments, and even tackle those annoying customer service requests – all powered by your voice.
The ‘really clone’ concept
The core idea is surprisingly simple: REALLY uses AI to create a digital replica of your voice. This ‘clone’ can then handle calls on your behalf, frustrating spammers and freeing up your time. Founder and CEO Adam Lyons envisions a future where AI agents seamlessly manage your communications, acting as a personal assistant without you lifting a finger.
Beyond just blocking spam
But REALLY isn’t just about silencing unwanted calls. The system, currently in Beta, learns your communication style – from the way you speak to your boss to how you chat with friends – to deliver a truly personalized experience. It’s trained on your preferences and voice patterns, ensuring that the AI agent sounds remarkably like you.
Tracking spam waste – a novel feature
What’s particularly intriguing is REALLY’s focus on tracking the time spammers waste when trying to reach you. They’ve built a ‘scoreboard’ that shows precisely how long your clone keeps these callers on the line. This isn’t about blocking; it's about actively engaging with the problem and reclaiming your time.
Prioritizing privacy
Recognizing the sensitive nature of personal data, REALLY emphasized its commitment to privacy before deploying the AI layer. Lyons stated that building a robust privacy infrastructure was paramount to earning user trust – a crucial step before entrusting your phone number to an AI agent. The company plans to reach one million subscribers by the end of next year, offering plans starting at $50 per month.
A gradual evolution
While the initial focus is on voice calls, Lyons believes the Technology will evolve to handle more complex tasks. “It can do all these basic tasks very well,” he explained. “Eventually, we’d like to evolve it to handle more of the things that people don’t have the energy, the time or don’t want to do.” The goal is a sophisticated AI assistant that anticipates your needs and proactively manages your digital life – a truly agentic experience.