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Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research – The Washington Post

Dogs and their people: Companions in cancer research  The Washington Post EXCLUSIVE: Vaccine studied at Yale could delay, cure cancer in dogs  WTNH.com Man’s best friend is an ally in helping humans heal  WLRN New insights could influence canine cancer outcomes  MRCVSonline How dogs are helping cure cancer  think.kera.org Source link

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AI companions: A threat to love, or an evolution of it?

AI companions: A threat to love, or an evolution of it?

As our lives grow increasingly digital and we spend more time interacting with eerily humanlike chatbots, the line between human connection and machine simulation is starting to blur.  Today, more than 20% of daters report using AI for things like crafting dating profiles or sparking conversations, per a recent Match.com study. Some are taking it further by forming emotional bonds, …

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Almost 75% of American Teens Have Used AI Companions, Study Finds : ScienceAlert

Almost 75% of American Teens Have Used AI Companions, Study Finds : ScienceAlert

Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released Wednesday. AI companions – chatbots designed for personal conversations rather than simple task completion – are available on platforms like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi. Unlike traditional artificial intelligence …

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Kids are asking AI companions to solve their problems, according to a new study. Here’s why that’s a problem

Kids are asking AI companions to solve their problems, according to a new study. Here’s why that’s a problem

Facebook Tweet Email Link EDITOR’S NOTE:  Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published in 2024 by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. When two of James Johnson-Byrne’s friends …

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Grok debuts interactive AI Companions on iOS with 3D avatars

Grok debuts interactive AI Companions on iOS with 3D avatars

Grok has just introduced a notable addition to its iOS app: AI Companions, which are fully 3D animated characters that can interact with users via voice. Currently, the feature includes two available companions – Ani, an anime-inspired character known for a flirty and whispery voice, and Rudy, a red panda capable of displaying different moods, including a “Bad Rudy” mode. …

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Elon Musk’s Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl

Elon Musk’s Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has pivoted from antisemitism to anime girl waifus. Musk wrote in an X post on Monday that AI companions are now available in the Grok app for “Super Grok” subscribers who pay $30 per month. According to posts that Musk has shared, it seems that there are at least two available AI companions: Ani, an …

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