Show HN: PLATO5 – AI-guided social engine to turn strangers into IRL friends

Hi HN, I’m a solo founder who rebuilt my social app from the ground up after realizing something obvious: most “social” platforms are optimized for engagement, not real connection. Loneliness is rising, and I wanted to build something that actually helps people meet offline. PLATO5 is a social engine (not media) with one purpose: moving people from strangers to groupchat to IRL friendships all guided by AI to reduce reluctance and friction. Here’s how it works: 1. *Matching* Each day, users are matched into private groups of 4, based on the Big Five personality traits, interests, and location. The AI explains the reasoning behind each match. 2. *AI-Coached Groupchat* Once matched, you enter a chat assisted by *Zen*, our embedded AI Chat Manager. Zen suggests personalized topics, balances participation, and can ghostwrite in your tone when things feel awkward. This is all to prevent stalling conversations. 3. *Meetup Coordination* When your group is vibing, the *Nearby* applet helps you