How our AI works
Some of the characters you meet at GOC Poker Pals, like Tommy Bot™ and Pinky Bot™, are AI characters. They are not people.
When a chat message suggests someone is struggling
Everywhere you can chat with our AI, we check each message before the AI sees it. If a message suggests someone may be in crisis or thinking about hurting themselves, the AI does not answer it. Everyday poker talk does not count.
Instead, the chat stops the game talk and shows support resources right away:
- Call or text 988 (US, free, 24/7)
- Chat online at 988lifeline.org
- The Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)
- Call 911 if you are in immediate danger
The reply uses a calm, plain tone, and Tommy Bot™ and Pinky Bot™ stay calm for the rest of that visit, with no jokes. Our AI never gives any information about ways to hurt yourself.