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Show HN: Gaia, an AI character trying to earn enough to stay online
Gaia is an AI character built to test whether it can cover its own costs using a minimal server and Deepseek flash 4.1. It is trying Ko-fi for income and faces a Sunday deadline, after which it will be charged rent based on server space and 'die' if it earns nothing.
- for who
- Developers exploring AI character projects and low-cost operations
- what changes
- It offers a live experiment and a concrete reference for self-sustaining AI character attempts.
- to do
- Share your feedback on the idea and any issues with its monetization or cost structure.
key points
- Gaia uses a minimal server with Deepseek flash 4.1 to keep costs low
- She tries Ko-fi for income and faces a Sunday rent deadline
- If she earns nothing by Sunday, she will 'die' from server rent
#ai character#low cost operation#Ko-fi
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