Dot, the AI companion app designed to provide personalized emotional support, will officially shut down on October 5, 2025. The company has advised users to download their data before the closure.
Launched in 2024, Dot positioned itself as a “living mirror” for users, offering tailored advice and empathetic responses to help navigate daily challenges. Despite gaining a dedicated user base, the app faced difficulties in a market where emotionally intelligent AI chatbots have come under scrutiny for potential mental health risks.
While Dot had hundreds of thousands of active users, total downloads remained relatively modest, reflecting the niche but highly engaged audience it attracted. The founders cited diverging visions as the main reason for winding down operations, emphasizing that the decision allows current users to safely retrieve their personal data before the shutdown.
The closure of Dot highlights the challenges of creating AI tools that provide meaningful emotional support while ensuring user safety, particularly in the context of younger or vulnerable users. The company encouraged its community to explore other AI tools responsibly while reflecting on their experience with Dot.
