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According to the latest single person research report released by Match Group, artificial intelligence (AI) companions are gradually becoming a new choice in the emotional field. The study shows that 16% of respondents have regarded robots as romantic partners, and most people say that the **emotional support provided by AI surpasses humans**. This data reflects the unique appeal of AI companions in meeting emotional needs, especially in modern society with fast pace and prevalent loneliness. In addition, the report points out that **60% of respondents believe that having an AI girlfriend or boyfriend does not constitute cheating**.

Global leading AI voice technology company, ElevenLabs, has officially released its latest text-to-speech model, Eleven v3 (Alpha version). It is considered the most expressive AI voice model to date. This breakthrough not only enhances the naturalness and emotional expression of speech synthesis but also provides content creators and developers with more powerful tools to assist in video, audiobook, and multimedia tool development. Technical Breakthrough: More Natural Dialogue and Emotional Expression. Eleven v3 introduces a new

The Quark Health Large Model performed excellently in the national associate chief physician title examination, successfully passing the evaluation of 12 disciplinary subjects, and became the first large model in the country to cross this threshold. This exam covered 12 commonly used disciplines including general medicine, ordinary internal medicine, ordinary surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric internal medicine, oncology, stomatology, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases, psychiatry, and anesthesiology. The Quark Health Large Model exceeded the qualifying line in all test subjects, and particularly excelled in general medicine, oncology, dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases, mental ...

A recent study suggests that frequent users of ChatGPT tend to experience higher levels of loneliness and develop stronger emotional dependencies on the AI tool, often correlating with fewer real-life social connections. The research, a joint effort by OpenAI and the MIT Media Lab, analyzed millions of interactions with ChatGPT. Researchers note that while only a minority engage in deeply emotional exchanges with ChatGPT, these users are typically heavy users. The study found that compared to...

A recent joint study by OpenAI and MIT suggests a correlation between increased use of chatbots like ChatGPT and higher levels of loneliness and reduced social interaction. The study's findings indicate that individuals engaging in more frequent daily conversations with ChatGPT tend to report higher levels of emotional dependence, problematic usage, and significantly increased feelings of loneliness. These findings are from two studies and are yet to be peer-reviewed. Image credit: AI-generated image, licensed from Midjou.

Chongqing No.1 Social Welfare Institute, in collaboration with the Chongqing Ma Shang Technology Development Foundation, has launched the nation's first large-model elderly care robot. Officially deployed on March 10th, this marks a new step for Chongqing in smart elderly care and special group care services, ushering in a new era of "human-computer collaboration." This care robot integrates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and AI psychology, constructing a comprehensive service system encompassing five modules and ten functions. These modules cover intelligent emotional companionship and digital literacy enhancement.

On March 19th, an open-source text-to-speech (TTS) model called Orpheus TTS was officially launched. This model has quickly gained attention for its human-like emotional expression, natural and fluent voice quality, and ultra-low latency real-time output stream. Orpheus TTS reportedly excels in real-time conversational scenarios and promises to bring new breakthroughs to intelligent voice interaction. Orpheus TTS focuses on low latency and high emotional expression, with core features including: - **Ultra-Low Latency**: Default latency approximately 2

Who says toys are just cold plastic? Quchao Toys proudly presents its revolutionary new product—Ai Hugging Meow. This incredibly cute plush toy is powered by cutting-edge AI technology! It can chat with you naturally and fluidly like an old friend, and it can even understand your emotions through multiple sensory inputs, providing an unprecedented intelligent companionship experience! Imagine cuddling not just a stuffed animal, but a truly intelligent companion that understands you! The secret to Ai Hugging Meow's magic lies in its built-in AI dialogue system.

Glaucoma, the 'silent thief of sight,' threatens the vision of 26 million people in China. But now, a breakthrough has arrived. 'Xiao Qing,' a powerful AI tool, has been launched in collaboration with leading Chinese medical institutions to combat glaucoma and restore hope for patients. Recently, a 'Glaucoma Chronic Disease Management Center' was launched in Shanghai, a joint initiative of 12 top-tier hospitals including Fudan University Affiliated Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, and Beijing Tongren Hospital.

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.

Ele.me today announced the launch of an AI algorithm competition focused on the local life sector. The competition aims to explore how cutting-edge technology can drive innovation in practical applications and improve efficiency and user experience in the service industry. The competition features three tracks: Smart Elderly Care, Smart Rider, and Intelligent Business Efficiency. Each track will select five winning teams to share a total prize pool of 300,000 RMB. The first prize is 50,000 RMB, the second prize is 30,000 RMB, the third prize is 10,000 RMB, and two additional prizes of 5,000 RMB each.

Dubformer, a company specializing in AI dubbing technology, has raised $3.6 million in funding to further develop its innovative emotional transfer technology, enhancing the realism and emotional depth of AI-generated voiceovers.

Voice assistants are increasingly integral to our lives, yet existing digital assistants often feel flat and lack emotional and human elements in their interactions. Sesame is tackling this problem, striving for a novel "voice presence" that allows digital assistants to be more authentic, understood, and valued in communication. Sesame's core goal is to create a digital companion, not just a tool for processing requests, but a partner capable of genuine conversation. These digital companions...

OpenAI today officially launched its latest language model, GPT-4.5, initially available as a research preview to ChatGPT Plus subscribers ($200 monthly subscription). Hailed as the "largest and most knowledgeable" model to date, it builds upon GPT-4 and demonstrates significant improvements in reasoning capabilities, emotional intelligence, and practical functionalities such as writing and programming. OpenAI stated that GPT-4.5 will gradually be rolled out to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users in the coming weeks.

According to CCTV News, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) recently released an international standard for elderly care robots, spearheaded by China. This marks a new development stage for the elderly care robot industry. The standard, IEC63310, is titled "Performance criteria for active assisted living robots for use in interconnected home environments." Developed based on the physiological and behavioral characteristics of the elderly, this standard provides crucial guidelines for the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of various elderly care robots. The release of this standard aims to meet the needs of the elderly...