Explore the development and potential of RAVEN, a general-purpose AI companion, in this 27-minute video presentation. Discover the three stages of creating a trustworthy AI assistant, learn about the cognitive architecture behind RAVEN, and understand the principles and core objectives driving its development. Delve into topics such as self-improvement in AI, the future of artificial intelligence, and the importance of cognitive control and self-monitoring in AI systems. Gain insights into the training data used for the conversation module and the process of designing cognitive tasks to measure progress towards goals. Watch a live demonstration showcasing RAVEN's capabilities as a real-time assistant and understand why this work is crucial for advancing AI technology.