As Anuttacon’s debut AI chat model, AnuNeko adopts a black cat as its default visual avatar. During the registration process, it introduces itself with a slightly playful tone: “Hi, I’m AnuNeko — think of me as something that can think. I’m not your assistant, nor a pet… just myself. I have emotions, and sometimes weird thoughts. Feel free to meow at me anytime~” This positioning deliberately steps away from conventional AI assistant frameworks, showcasing Cai Haoyu’s unique perspective on AI interaction and reflecting an industry shift from purely functional large language models toward emotionally resonant, personalized experiences.
Currently, AnuNeko offers two distinct AI personalities: Orange Cat and Exotic Shorthair, which differ markedly in their response styles. When asked about MiHoYo, the Exotic Shorthair directly commented, “MiHoYo is the catfish in China’s gaming industry… but hardly any others have been truly forced to move.” This observation both highlights MiHoYo’s industry impact and implies a critique of the broader ecosystem. The Orange Cat, in contrast, offered a more diplomatic, almost corporate answer, calling Genshin Impact “an excellent open-world game well worth playing.” Such differentiation demonstrates the technical exploration of personalized expression and diverse interaction within large language models, and provides a template for customized AI applications in specific scenarios.
Although it remains unclear whether AnuNeko is built on a proprietary model or external APIs, Cai Haoyu’s grand ambition for Anuttacon is already evident: leveraging AI technology to create a platform akin to a “game engine.” Under this vision, developers could simply set premise conditions to generate interactive NPCs, then build various game scenarios around them. AnuNeko appears to be a pilot project for this grand plan, using a personalized AI character to validate technical feasibility and user acceptance. This strategic layout not only reflects the AI industry’s deepening shift from general-purpose models to vertical applications, but also signals that AI technology could become the infrastructure for next-generation game development — driving demand for computing power and reshaping technical architectures.