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What DoubleU is, what it isn’t and how we’re approaching the things that matter most. Can’t find your question? Ask us directly.
General
What is DoubleU?
An AI companion created with a real expert, such as a teacher, tutor, coach or mentor. It draws on that expert’s materials and way of guiding people, so the people they help can revisit ideas, get unstuck and take a next step between sessions.
Is DoubleU meant to replace teachers or experts?
No. It extends the reach of a real person’s expertise. The expert stays at the center, decides how their companion works and remains the person people learn from.
How is this different from a general AI chatbot?
General assistants give general answers. A DoubleU companion draws on one expert’s materials, uses their examples, follows their way of guiding and explaining, and is approved by them before anyone uses it. You can compare the two in the sample conversation on the home page.
Is the conversation on the home page a working AI?
No. It’s an illustrative preview with fictional experts and scripted answers, and its “Based on this material” excerpts are samples written for the preview. It runs entirely in your browser and doesn’t send anything anywhere.
Can I use DoubleU now?
DoubleU is in early access, working with a small group of founding experts and institutions first. Apply for early access and we’ll be in touch.
For experts
Who can apply?
Teachers and tutors, coaches, entrepreneurs and mentors, and inspiring voices such as authors, speakers and creators, who have their own knowledge and materials to share. Applications are for adults.
Can anyone create an AI version of me?
No. You knowingly take part in creating and configuring your companion, and we don’t create one in your name without you. Using your voice or likeness needs its own, separate permission.
What materials do I need?
Whatever you already use: lessons, slides, worked examples, notes, frameworks and practice questions. Only share material you have the right to share. You choose what goes in, and you can add or remove materials later.
Can I control what it says?
Yes. You decide which topics it covers, when it asks a guiding question or explains directly, and what it should always refer back to you. You review it before anyone uses it and can adjust it any time. Approving your companion isn’t the same as checking every answer it will give, which is why it’s always labeled as AI.
Can I stop using it?
Yes. You can pause your companion or withdraw at any time. Your materials stay yours.
What does “founding expert” mean?
You’re one of the first experts we work with during early access. Applying doesn’t guarantee a place, and it doesn’t come with equity or permanent pricing. If we offer founding experts anything specific, we’ll set it out in writing before you agree to anything.
Can I earn from my companion?
We’re designing DoubleU so experts can earn from their companions, but prices, revenue share and payouts aren’t final. We’ll share any commercial terms in writing before you agree to anything.
For teachers & tutors
Can it give hints instead of answers?
Yes. You can set it to nudge learners toward the idea first, one hint at a time, and explain fully only when they need it.
I teach at an institution. Do I need its permission?
We recommend involving your institution from the start, especially if your materials belong to it. Teachers can also join through a pilot with their institution, and we’re happy to talk with your leadership team.
For learners & families
Will it just do my homework for me?
It’s designed not to. DoubleU guides you with hints, examples and questions so you understand the work yourself. Your teacher decides how much help it gives.
Will my child know they’re talking to an AI?
Yes, always. DoubleU presents itself as an AI companion, never as the teacher in person.
How do learners get access?
Through their teachers and institutions. DoubleU isn’t sold directly to children, and access is set up with the institution’s agreement.
What if it gets something wrong?
AI can make mistakes, and DoubleU can too. It draws on the teacher’s materials, is designed to tell learners when it isn’t sure and points them back to the lesson or the teacher. Teachers can correct their companion at any time.
For institutions
What does a pilot involve?
A small group of willing teachers and their classes. We start with a conversation about your goals and requirements, set up companions with each teacher, then review the results together. Read how pilots work.
Do teachers have to take part?
No. Teachers opt in individually, and no companion is ever created for a teacher who hasn’t chosen one.
Will you sign a data processing agreement?
Yes. Deployments with institutions are covered by written agreements, and we expect to go through your privacy and safeguarding review before any learner uses DoubleU.
Privacy & safety
Do you sell data or show ads?
No. We don’t sell personal data, and there’s no advertising in DoubleU.
Does this website track me?
No. This website doesn’t use cookies, analytics or advertising trackers. See our privacy notice for details.
How do I raise a concern?
Email hello@doubleyou.digital or use our contact form. Every concern is read and answered. Read more about our trust and safety commitments.
Still have a question?
We’re happy to talk it through, whether you teach, coach, learn or lead an institution.