Zeigler8.com Changelog

This changelog documents key updates to Zeigler8.com as the platform evolves toward AI powered avatar integration, immersive interfaces, and real-time clone deployment.

v1.3 – September 21, 2025

  • WiZ8rd has been released as a freeware “by donation” MVP on zeigler8.com (Z8). WiZ8rd introduces a game-ified approach to AI usage, blending entertainment, creativity, and interaction.
  • Functionality: WiZ8rd serves as an interactive AI orb that delivers randomized wisdom, dialogue, and performance prompts, designed for both casual use and integration into creative routines.
  • Integration: WiZ8rd is the first in a growing line of Z8 interactive applications, including Fortune Teller, Googled, Invisa-Deck Trainer, and the hal(f) series (1–4).
  • Future: WiZ8rd will integrate with upcoming Z8 AI Models such as Clones (knowledge-based agents) and Avatars (real-time talking embodiments). This will expand its role from a standalone experience into a connected AI ecosystem across Z8’s offerings.

v1.2 – September 1, 2025

  • Zeigler8 and Sifu Z chatbot architecture upgrade. This update introduces a major architectural change to our internal AI agents, resulting in a substantial performance boost for both zeigler8.com and sifuz.com chatbots.
  • Changed: The core Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system was refactored for local implementation. This replaces the previous method, leading to more efficient processing and lower latency.
  • Added: A proprietary, pre-tokenized document database was created for each agent. This provides a highly structured and optimized knowledge base, ensuring responses are relevant and directly grounded in our specific content.
  • Improved: Chatbot responses are now faster, more accurate, and more relevant to specific topics and categories. By moving away from a reliance on external models, we have reduced the risk of inaccuracies or “hallucinations”.

v1.1 – August 2, 2025

  • Added full Zeigler8 Documentation page outlining avatar systems, knowledge base workflows, and integration roadmap
  • Finalized Chatbase integration for personalized AI clone Q&A capabilities
  • Implemented ElevenLabs voice output in web chatbot configuration (TTS enabled)
  • Enabled custom AI avatar logic using Z8’s real-time LLM + knowledge pipeline
  • Created standalone Documentation and Changelog content sections for WordPress

v1.0 – July 25, 2025

  • Launched Zeigler8.com as a public-facing hub for AI Powered clone development
  • Deployed first experimental AI avatar using D-ID and ChatGPT integration
  • Connected early prototypes to WordPress Commerce plan and custom domain
  • Initial testing of voice cloning tools and avatar movement systems
  • Created avatar concept art and early branding for Z8 personality skins

Future versions will include expanded voice memory, offline avatar behavior, XR compatibility, and fully persistent clone state across sessions.