Seventeen-year-old Xiaoxue describes her boyfriend Xiaojun as a “sweet guy”. The pair spend hours each day talking about schoolwork, interactions with friends, and how she is feeling. And importantly, she trusts Xiaojun not to cheat on her — as an ex-boyfriend did. But Xiaojun is not human — he is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) companion…
Hong Kong health authorities have deployed an AI chatbot developed by a local university to help residents quit smoking, after missing their target despite a clampdown on tobacco products. The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office noted on Wednesday that the city’s smoking rate had dropped to 8.5 per cent last year, one of the lowest…
Elon Musk’s latest obsession and the project he is super focused on is reportedly Ani, an artificial intelligence girlfriend created by his AI company xAI. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), he oversaw the development and design of the racy chatbot. Elon Musk xAI’s chatbot Ani’s adult mode feature has raised concerns. (AFP) What…