Share Your Stories, Connect Your Family

Turn cherished photos into meaningful conversations with Chiku, an AI storytelling companion designed to bring families together.

Meet Chiku!

An interactive AI companion designed to bring joy to families by turning photos into engaging, story-filled conversations with the people who matter most.

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Chiku listens and asks insightful questions, helping you reminisce, relive, and reconnect to the memories behind each photo.

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Chiku turns your memories into shareable stories for your friends, families, and loved ones, helping you preserve your family’s history and keep loved ones connected.

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How it works

A simple three step process to bring your memories to life and share them with loved ones

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Upload your photos

Remember the family, friends, or moments that matter to you

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Chat with Chiku

Your AI companion learns and asks questions to uncover the deeper stories behind your photos

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Share your stories

Invite family members into your Circle to engage with your stories.

Chiku Beta is live!

Chiku Beta is live!

As a beta tester, you’ll help us by:

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Spending 10 minutes a day chatting with Chiku

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Trying out features and sharing real-life stories

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Providing honest feedback about your experience

Frequently Asked Questions

    • iPhone or iPad

    • Physical or digital photos or albums

    • Internet

    To check if your device is compatible, go to Settings > General > About. Look for iOS Version and if it’s 16.0 or above, you’ll be able to run Chiku on your device.

  • Anyone! If you have stories to share, Chiku is for you. Whether you're reminiscing, reconnecting, or preserving memories for the next generation.

  • Yes, Chiku is currently free to use! In return, we’d love for you to participate in a few short surveys and a brief interview to share your feedback and help us improve Chiku.

  • Absolutely! Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. We handle your photos and information with care and never share them without your permission.

We’re here to help!

Chiku is still in Beta. We’re continually working to improve Chiku and truly appreciate your patience and feedback as we fine-tune the experience. Some features may evolve as we learn from you. Should you have any questions or ideas, reach out to us anytime at beta@chiku.live!