Casio’s Moflin is perhaps the first AI ‘companion’ to deliver on its promise.

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But the biggest issue with the always-there companion is that its very material form — worsened by particular aesthetic ...

Initially, AI companions appear to help. The use of these AI companions can lead to increased affective expressiveness—users ...

More and more people are turning to artificial intelligence for support, companionship, and even love. There are risks, but some users say it has surprising benefits.