Baidu recently quietly launched an emotional companion app called "Yuexia." The app centers around high-freedom AI dialogue and immersive script interactions, aiming to explore new directions in the entertainment and social fields.

According to the Tianyancha App, DeepSeek's associated company, Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd., has recently undergone multiple changes in business registration. Pei Tian has stepped down as Executive Director and General Manager, now serving as Manager and Director; Wang Xianzhu has been added as the head of finance; and the company's business scope has been expanded to include Internet information services. The company was established in July 2023, with Pei Tian as the legal representative and a registered capital of 10 million RMB, co-held by Liang Wenfeng and his Ningbo Cheng'en Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership (Limited Partnership). Its business scope includes

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.

Realbotix, a leading manufacturer of humanoid robots and companion AI, is further expanding its technological capabilities by launching large language model (LLM) integration and advanced customization features. These new functionalities are set to debut in February 2025, allowing users to seamlessly connect with a variety of mainstream AI platforms including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Meta's Llama, Google's Gemini, and the newly launched DeepSeek R1.

NIO officially enters the field of embodied intelligence. According to '21 Automotive', NIO has assembled a team of about 20 people dedicated to the development of the robotic dog project, led by Xu Kang, a former algorithm expert at Momenta and a current member of NIO's autonomous driving team. Industry analysis suggests that compared to bipedal robots, quadrupedal robotic dogs have significant advantages in stability, flexibility, and load-bearing capacity, making them more suitable for operations in complex terrains. Currently, robotic dogs have demonstrated broad application prospects in areas such as power inspection, process industry, fire rescue, and national defense, with a potential market size estimated to reach several.

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,

Friend is a startup dedicated to developing AI-driven digital companion necklaces, priced at $99. Recently, Friend announced that the first batch of products, originally scheduled for shipment to pre-order users in the first quarter, will be delayed until the third quarter. The company's co-founder and CEO, Avi Schiffman, stated in an email to customers that the current design is not yet complete and requires some necessary improvements. Schiffman mentioned, 'While I very much hope to ship in the first quarter of this year, I'

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...

The AI wave is quietly reshaping the toy industry landscape. From the OpenAI toy created in collaboration with Curio by Elon Musk's former girlfriend, to ByteDance's "Eye-Catching Bag", and the popular AI pet Moflin in Japan, smart toys are rapidly occupying the market at an unprecedented pace. Data shows that the global AI toy market is expected to exceed $30 billion by 2024, with an average annual growth rate reaching 20%. Currently, the AI toy market is showing two main development directions: one type integrates AI technology into plush toys, like Moflin and Bub.