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Learn about Human-AI romance and the potential dangers of emotional bonds forming between humans and artificial companions.

The robots are coming! Or so it appears. After decades of speculation about the arrival of robots that get closer to the ones ...

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Google Cloud’s generative AI technology Gemini will be integrated into Ballie, the upcoming home companion robot from Samsung ...

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AI-driven service robots are gaining momentum as a game-changing tool in a range of different industries. With a strong acquisition strategy in place, Nightfood Holdings is focused on securing ...