Mei

What Is Mei?

Mei is a messaging technology first developed by Es Lee in 2016. Its goal is to improve communication and efficiency by bringing AI directly into messaging, offering personalized coaching, advice, and help automating authentic communication. The team applies expertise in natural language processing, machine learning, and neural network models to build AI that understands people through text. Mei’s core philosophy centers on boosting intelligence (IQ and EQ), giving users more control, fostering improvement, and protecting privacy.

Who’s Behind Mei?

Es Lee founded Mei in 2016 with the vision of weaving data and AI into messaging channels to help people connect more deeply. The company is based mainly in New York City and focuses on messaging technology that uses AI to make communication smoother and more efficient. Its products include the first SMS texting app with built-in AI offering personalized coaching and advice, plus custom AI solutions for more human-feeling interactions.

What Can You Do with Mei?

• Create your own AI: Build a personalized AI using a no-code, self-service builder — train and launch custom generative AI agents and chatbots, suited to individuals and small businesses.
• Chat with an AI coach: Get coaching, advice, or help crafting message replies, including relationship advice or casual conversation.
• AI co-pilot for SMS: Use an AI co-pilot inside an upgraded Android SMS texting app, with the option to turn the AI on or off. The app adds modern messaging features and an optional AI assistant.
• Personalized relationship advice: Receive tailored AI advice for your relationships.
• Understand chat dynamics: Analyze chat history to understand personality traits, emotions, intentions, and relationship dynamics.
• Instant AI guidance: Get immediate AI advice on messaging without downloading extra apps.
• Enterprise AI solutions: Discuss building a custom AI product from scratch, integrating AI into existing communication channels, or white-labeling and licensing options. Services include rapid custom AI development, custom AI training, and chatbot upgrades.

Summary

Mei combines AI with messaging to improve how people communicate. For individuals, it offers an Android SMS app with an optional AI assistant, an AI coach for replies and relationship advice, and a no-code builder for custom AI agents. For businesses, it provides custom AI development, integration into existing channels, and white-labeling or licensing options.