IndrajitAri

I built AI Tom, an upgraded version of the classic Talking Tom experience, enhanced with real-time conversational AI. The project was developed during ElevenHacks with the goal of combining nostalgia with modern AI capabilities. Traditional Talking Tom applications were limited to voice mimicry and predefined animations, offering no real intelligence or meaningful interaction. AI Tom reimagines this concept as a fully interactive AI companion where users can engage in natural conversations and receive intelligent, real-time responses while also interacting with dynamic emotional reactions such as happiness and mood changes. The classic slap feature has been retained but enhanced with a behavior-based system in which repeated interactions activate a “Roast Mode,” allowing the AI to respond humorously and more aggressively. Additionally, the system can deliver personalized interactions, including light-hearted roasts based on a user’s social media presence, making the experience more engaging and relatable. AI Tom leverages ElevenLabs for high-quality, natural-sounding voice synthesis, enabling expressive and realistic interactions, while the ElevenLabs conversational agent powers real-time dialogue and intelligent responses. The application was developed using Zed IDE, which enabled rapid prototyping and efficient implementation of the system. Behavioral logic is used to manage different interaction states, including normal conversation, emotional responses, and roast mode, allowing the AI to dynamically adapt its tone and personality based on user actions and creating a more lifelike experience. This project addresses the limitation of many existing AI applications that are functional but lack engagement and personality. By combining conversational intelligence with interactive gameplay elements, AI Tom transforms AI into a more entertaining and socially engaging experience. It introduces a shareable and viral aspect through humor and dynamic responses while reviving a familiar concept with modern AI capabilities. The project stands out by blending nostalgia with advanced AI, introducing behavior-driven personality switching, and delivering a simple yet highly engaging and scalable concept. AI Tom is not just a chatbot or a game, but an interactive AI personality that responds intelligently, adapts dynamically, and creates a unique user experience.

Submitted 30 Apr 2026