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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

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.

Meta is reportedly testing a self-designed chip for training AI systems, a move to lessen its reliance on hardware vendors like Nvidia. According to Reuters, the chip, manufactured in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is specifically designed for AI workloads. Currently undergoing small-scale testing, Meta plans to expand production if the tests are successful. Image caption.

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.

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.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, AI tools have become increasingly popular among college students for completing reports and essays. According to CCTV News, some university teachers and experts have reported cases of academic misconduct, including fabricating research data, editing experimental images, and substituting original designs. A notice in a university assignment group drew widespread attention, stating that students submitting AI-generated essays would receive a failing grade.

The AI community is buzzing again! OpenAI's CEO Altman recently hinted at a significant upgrade for the GPT-4o model. While the specific details remain vague, users' 'grassroots evaluations' have erupted. Many bloggers have been pleasantly surprised to find that upgraded GPT-4o seems completely reborn, not only has its intelligence 'skyrocketed,' but it also exhibits astonishing 'personalization' and 'emotional understanding,' leading to suspicions that AI might have secretly evolved a 'soul'! Users' most immediate feeling is that GPT-4o has become...

Recently, Doubao Company announced the launch of its new real-time voice large model, claiming to achieve a "cliff-like lead" in Chinese dialogue, marking a significant enhancement in AI conversational capabilities. This model is fully available in the Doubao App (version 7.2.0 New Year Edition), providing users with a richer and more authentic voice communication experience. According to reports, Doubao's real-time voice large model has achieved a deep integration of speech understanding and generation, forming an end-to-end voice dialogue system. This technological breakthrough allows the model to excel in vocal expressiveness, control, and emotion.

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.