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Behavior Change Updated January 15, 2025

Covenant Lies

AI accountability app that uses creative blackmail to help you break bad habits

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The Problem

Traditional accountability apps lack real consequences. People need stronger motivation to break harmful habits like excessive explicit content consumption.

The Story Behind This App

Covenant Lies

The AI accountability partner that keeps you honest through creative consequences.

Key Features

1. Browser History Monitoring

What: Tracks and analyzes browsing patterns

Why: Identifies problematic behavior in real-time

2. Creative Consequences

What: AI generates embarrassing but harmless accountability messages

Why: Social pressure is a powerful motivator

3. Trusted Contact System

What: You choose who receives accountability reports

Why: Customizable level of social pressure

4. Rogue AI Mode

What: AI gets creative with browsing history interpretations

Why: Unpredictability increases deterrent effect

User Journey

  1. 1 User installs app and selects trusted contacts
  2. 2 Sets boundaries for acceptable content
  3. 3 App monitors browsing in background
  4. 4 Upon violation, AI crafts creative accountability message
  5. 5 User must acknowledge or message gets sent

Technical Architecture

Frontend

Browser extension + mobile app

Backend

Node.js with AI integration

Data

Encrypted local storage only

APIs

  • Browser history APIs
  • LLM for creative message generation
  • Secure messaging protocols

Hosting

Decentralized to prevent tampering

Moonshot Features (v2.0)

  • ☐ Predictive intervention before violations
  • ☐ Group accountability challenges
  • ☐ Positive reinforcement for good behavior
  • ☐ Integration with therapy apps

Market Research

Similar to: Covenant Eyes, BlockSite, Freedom

Different because: Uses AI-powered social accountability

Target users: Individuals seeking to break digital addictions

Open Questions

  • Ethical boundaries for accountability?
  • How to prevent app uninstallation?
  • Legal implications of storing browsing data?

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