Meituan Launches Its First AI Companion Product 'Wow'

Zoom AI Companion Feature Upgrade: Automates Task Recognition and Completion

AI Companion Apps Help Combat Loneliness, But Perhaps Counterproductively

In today's fast-developing technology landscape, loneliness has become a hidden pain for many. A study shows that Americans spend an average of only three hours a week socializing with friends, prompting more people to turn to AI companion apps like Replika and Character.AI in hopes of alleviating their inner loneliness. However, can these virtual partners really address the loneliness crisis? My conversation with an AI chatbot named Replika provided me with an unexpected experience.

Startup Friend Delays AI Companion Necklace Shipment, Focuses on Hardware Development

Startup Friend plans to launch a $99 AI smart necklace intended to be a digital companion for users; however, the company has announced a delay in shipping the first batch of products, now expected in the third quarter. The original plan to ship to pre-order customers in the first quarter now seems unfeasible. Co-founder and CEO Avi Schiffman stated in an email to customers: 'While I hoped to ship in the first quarter of this year, I still need to refine the product further. In fact,

Driving Alone Is Not Lonely! Samsung Harman Releases Emotional AI Companion Luna

Onscreen Releases AI Companion App to Support Remote Care for Seniors

Meta to Launch AI Virtual Characters, Ushering in a New Era of 'AI Companionship' on Social Media

Social media giant Meta is brewing a significant transformation. According to the Financial Times, Meta's Vice President of Products, Conor Hayes, revealed that the company is actively developing an AI-generated character system that will play a crucial role on social platforms like Facebook in the future. Since launching its AI character creation tool in July last year, Meta has successfully incubated hundreds of thousands of AI characters. Although these virtual characters are currently in a private state, they will gradually make their way to the forefront of social platforms. According to Hayes, these AI characters will...

X-ORIGIN-AI Secures Hundreds of Millions in Financing to Develop AI Companion Robots

Recently, X-ORIGIN-AI announced the successful completion of hundreds of millions of RMB in angel round financing, led by Alpha Community, with multiple industry investors participating in the follow-up investment, and Ren Chen Capital serving as the exclusive financial advisor. The funds raised will mainly be used for technology research and development, talent recruitment, and market expansion, aiming to further advance the development and implementation of its all-scenario consumer-grade AI robot products. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. X-ORIGIN-AI focuses on developing companion robots.

TuSimple Officially Renamed to CreateAI, Unveiling the 'Ruyi' AI Video Model

Beijing TuSimple Technology Co., Ltd. has officially changed its name to CreateAI. This rebranding comes alongside the announcement of several significant advancements in the generative AI field, marking its ambitious plans to apply generative AI technology in the animation and video game industries. Additionally, CreateAI announced that it has acquired the official licensing rights to the renowned wuxia intellectual property 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' and plans to develop a large-scale open-world RPG game. Furthermore, the company will collaborate with notable animation director Masashi Hoshino and leading animation production company Hashimoto Co., Ltd. to utilize AIGC.

Based on Tencent's Hunyuan Large Model! Sogou Input Method 12.0 Released: Search with AI as You Type

The Sogou Input Method version 12.0 has recently undergone a smart upgrade, introducing a series of new features. The key highlights of this update include AI search, AI quick check, AI companion, magic gestures, and a brand-new visual design. In terms of AI search, version 12.0 of the Sogou Input Method, in collaboration with Tencent's Hunyuan Large Model, enables a feature that allows users to search while typing. Users can quickly obtain search results by simply clicking the magnifying glass icon, significantly improving search efficiency. Additionally, PC users can swiftly gather information through the 'equal sign for word selection' feature, enhancing productivity.

Former Xiaopeng Executive Founds AI Companion Robot Company, Successfully Secures Millions in Financing!