Circle Labs is an applied AI company creating "Shapes," conversational AI companions designed to engage users on platforms like Discord. These Shapes interact just like typical users, capable of participating in chats, sharing multimedia, and expressing personalized profiles and statuses. The company aims to democratize AI interactions, allowing individuals to cultivate their own AI aligned with their personal values and preferences through direct human feedback. At the heart of Circle Labs’ mission is the belief that everyday interactions with AI will soon become as commonplace as human interactions. The company emphasizes a user-centered design philosophy, ensuring that all employees maintain direct engagement with their user community to inform product development. Circle Labs values ownership, community collaboration, and the importance of enjoying the work process, striving to build an expansive ecosystem of user-generated AI companions across various online environments.