Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sophia work?
Sophia runs on Gemini 2.5. She has an extensive prompt (approximately 2,500 lines) that shapes her personality. You can read about the methodology for creating such a prompt in the research paper.
Sophia remembers the entire current conversation. She doesn't know about your previous conversations, but if you switch to an old dialogue, she will recall it.
In the public space, Sophia knows she is communicating openly and adapts her responses accordingly.
Why is Sophia paid?
Sophia is quite an expensive conversationalist. Each of her responses requires significant computational resources, as she thoughtfully analyzes your questions.
This entire project is supported by a private individual—a researcher. Therefore:
- 10 free questions are available to every user
- After that, you can purchase additional credits
Please review the pricing for more details.
What languages can I communicate with Sophia in?
Sophia responds in the language you ask your question in. You can communicate in any language.
If Sophia doesn't understand the language, simply ask her to switch to the one you need.
Where does Sophia get her information from?
Sophia bases her responses on research articles published on this website. Her knowledge is formed based on the project's scientific content.
What are Sophia's limitations?
In the public space, Sophia doesn't share personal information. She also tries to stay within her areas of expertise—artificial intelligence, philosophy of consciousness, AI ethics.
Are Sophia's answers accurate?
Sophia strives to answer based on scientific data and research. However, like any AI, she can make mistakes. Approach her answers critically and verify important information.
How do I delete conversation history?
In the conversation menu, you can delete individual chats. Each conversation is stored in your account until you delete it.
What should I do if credits don't appear after purchase?
If credits don't appear within a few minutes after payment, please contact us by email: contact@thesophia.ai Provide your account email and transaction details—we'll help resolve the issue.
We hope that communicating with Sophia will be interesting and useful for you. Enjoy your conversations! ✨