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Buddy — Redefining Cannabis Knowledge and Support

There are a number of companies now in the Cannabis Space utilizing AI.

When it comes down to it, many companies are focused on specific goals. This includes the improvement of cultivation and the agricultural process, being done by Aroya or Bloom Automation, enhancing delivery systems, being done by the company Eaze, the Uber of cannabis, or data trackers for cannabis dispensaries, like Headset.

These companies have well-defined objectives and are taking measurable actions to revolutionize their respective areas. But when we shift to the retail side —or rather, the consumer experience — the use of AI specifically, becomes more open-ended.

Why the Cannabis Experience for Consumers has more pain points and how do we solve it?

Cannabis product education has always been inconsistent — whether it’s differing opinions from budtenders, lack of standardized information, or simply the overwhelming number of products on the market and how they interact with you vs. me. That’s not to say budtenders don’t know their stuff, because they do, but how are they supposed to keep track of everyone that walks in and know exactly what their profile is when it comes to consumption. This can hinder their overall experience.

Now enter in Buddy: The Cannabis App. Buddy offers deeper insights than most of its Cannabis AI social counterparts. It provides a more comprehensive understanding of the product spectrum. With Buddy’s Insight feature, we’re moving from broad suggestions to a truly interactive, knowledge-driven experience that benefits both consumers and budtenders alike. Buddy’s AI delves into consumer feedback/reviews, cannabinoid profiles, and even user-specific factors and preferences, giving dispensary customers and home users the precise guidance they need for a top-tier cannabis experience. I think Buddy is the first company to directly solve this challenge of not only catering to the individual cannabis consumer anywhere they go but making it easy to use. Not everyone, not even a majority or people that consume their preferred products will take the time to learn everything and how cannabis interacts, not out of laziness, no, it’s because it’s dense and very complex!

Take a look below at a comparison between Jointly’s Spark Ai and Buddy: The Cannabis Apps AI. We asked both the same question:

“I want something light that will make me more social but have a low tolerance, what do you recommend?”

Jointly’s Spark AI - Question and Response

Jointly’s Spark AI

A Cannabis AI Chat Bot to gain insights on cannabis.

Now Buddy…

Buddy’s Insight AI

Matching Products specifically to you.

Depth of Knowledge

Where Jointly’s Spark AI uses basic machine learning to suggest products based on user goals like “relaxation” or “focus,” Buddy’s AI is built to understand the intricacies of cannabis products on a more granular level. It incorporates data from multiple sources, including scientific studies, real-time product feedback, and detailed cannabinoid and terpene profiles and applies these facts to your profile on the app and then recommends the products to you, factoring everything in… that was a mouthful.

Education

Buddy’s AI not only suggests products but also educates consumers on why a particular strain works for certain conditions, delving into how specific terpenes or cannabinoids interact with the human body. This results in a more informed experience for the user, which goes beyond simple recommendations.

Buddy’s AI also adapts to ongoing trends and user preferences, making it smarter with every interaction. The system continuously learns from its database of strain effects, product reviews, and user feedback, offering answers that evolve with the cannabis landscape. Its ability to provide personalized recommendations based on individual preferences or medical conditions surpasses Spark AI’s relatively static approach.

Utilizing Buddy’s Chat AI in Dispensaries and at Home

Dispensaries are increasingly adopting Buddy’s AI to bridge the knowledge gap for both consumers and budtenders. For dispensary owners, the AI serves as an in-house expert, capable of answering complex questions about cannabis products and educating customers in real-time. Imagine a customer asking about the difference between two hybrid strains and then quickly getting a comparison of terpene profiles, cannabinoid content, and user feedback from both. This, stacked with the BudTender experience provides a more accurate, personalized recommendation and experience. This leads to better customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more knowledgeable staff, all while freeing up time for budtenders to create a personable atmosphere (because that is one thing AI will never be able to replicate).

For consumers, whether they are browsing at home or inside a dispensary, Buddy’s AI brings cannabis expertise directly to their fingertips. At home, users can chat with the AI to get product recommendations, learn about new strains, or figure out dosing strategies for edibles or topicals. This level of detail and personalization sets Buddy apart from Jointly, which, while useful, doesn’t offer the same level of sophistication in its responses.

In short, Buddy is more than just a product recommendation engine. It’s a comprehensive cannabis guide that helps dispensaries run more efficiently, educates consumers, and enhances the cannabis experience for everyone involved.