Friday, June 7, 2024 HospitalityVision introduces nonbinary Virtual Tour Guide Charlie and their dog Cassie on the Corvallis Explorer App. Charlie invites users to celebrate Pride Month on the Corvallis Explorer App, created for visitors. Charlie is the first nonbinary virtual tour guide in the travel/hospitality industry.
Charlie is also one of the pioneering virtual talking 3-D Tour Guides for the Hospitality & Travel Industry, powered by HospitalityVision’s ChatHPC and ChatGPT4. Charlie aims to revolutionize the exploration of Corvallis for both residents and visitors, redefining the traditional gender-limited virtual assistant’s role. “We’re thrilled to have nonbinary Charlie in our community,” said Marti Staprans Barlow, President of HospitalityVision.
“With Charlie, we take the chatbot to an inclusive local level, providing a fun way for residents and visitors to explore all that Corvallis has to offer. Traditionally, chatbots have been male or female, but that needs to change as AI and technology shape our future. Our goal is to make technology inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.
In Corvallis, all are welcome.” Charlie isn’t just an average tour guide chatbot; they are a personalized companion for discovering the hidden local gems in Corvallis, whether someone is a first-time visitor or a long-time resident. Charlie and their dog Cassie, named by the community, invite app users to celebrate and experience Pride Month events.
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