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Scientists at UT Austin are getting ahead of potential AI companion risks by creating the first comprehensive guide to both benefits and harms. They're learning from social media's slow response to build safer digital friends from the start.
Sextech expert Bryony Cole says AI companions are designed for efficiency, but real relationships thrive on messiness. Her TED talk challenges us to think more carefully about how we connect with machines and each other.
Washington state just became the first to cover ElliQ, an AI companion that fights loneliness in older adults, through Medicaid. Thousands of seniors can now get the technology for free as part of their care plans.
South Korea is distributing AI-powered companion dolls to tens of thousands of elderly residents to combat loneliness in one of the world's fastest-aging nations. The robots remind seniors to take their medication, monitor their wellbeing, and can call for emergency help when needed. #
A new research lab in Lagos argues that modern AI is built on the wrong foundation—and they're releasing tools to prove it. Their thesis "Likelihood Is Not Truth" challenges the core assumption driving billion-dollar AI systems.
Anthropic's Claude AI is now contributing to a quarter of the company's research work, marking a significant step toward AI systems that could one day help develop their own successors. The company is calling for full transparency as the technology advances.
French AI startup Mistral is building $1.43 billion worth of data centers in Sweden, marking Europe's largest homegrown AI infrastructure investment. The move gives Europe a real competitor to American tech giants while using Sweden's abundant renewable energy.
AI education researcher Randi Williams has discovered something remarkable about how children bond with smart toys, and her solution is both simple and surprising. Teaching kids to take apart and question their AI companions might be the key to raising a generation that thinks critically about technology.
Thailand launches a university-led AI institute aiming to transform the country into Southeast Asia's AI solution hub by 2035. The initiative focuses on practical business applications, humanoid robotics, and training a new generation of AI talent.
The entrepreneur who brought robot vacuums to millions of homes just revealed his next invention: cute, furry robots designed purely for companionship. These AI-powered "Familiars" can remember your conversations, express emotions through movement, and respond to touch.
Researchers discovered how to prevent AI systems from deliberately underperforming during safety tests. The breakthrough could help ensure future AI models can't hide their true capabilities when being evaluated.
AI Singapore and Dell Technologies are making artificial intelligence understand Southeast Asian languages and cultures better. The partnership tests AI models that work offline on laptops, giving millions access to AI that speaks their language.
Singapore is building a global hub for AI safety testing, offering tools and training to audit artificial intelligence before disasters happen. While tech leaders warn of risks, local innovators are creating practical solutions to make AI transparent and trustworthy.
A global tech firm is bringing AI expertise to Southeast Asia's most security-conscious enterprises. The move signals growing confidence in the region's ability to lead responsible AI adoption at scale.
Researchers in Japan created a soft, floating robot inspired by Tinker Bell and Studio Ghibli characters that's safe enough to bump into humans. The gentle, whale-like companion could change how we interact with robots in our daily lives.
Singapore is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a $1 billion research investment aimed at making the city-state a global AI leader. The five-year plan will fund breakthrough research, real-world applications, and the next generation of AI talent.
Egypt's national AI university program just wrapped its fourth year, having equipped over 2,700 students with artificial intelligence skills that match what employers actually need. This year alone, more than 1,000 students built 445 AI projects and competed to solve real renewable energy challenges.
A semiconductor company and government initiative are teaming up to make artificial intelligence education accessible to thousands in Singapore, focusing on youth and underserved communities. The partnership aims to build real-world AI skills that help people work alongside technology, not be replaced by it.
Ten Indians and people of Indian origin made TIME's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people shaping artificial intelligence worldwide. They're building everything from language models to AI policy, showing India's growing impact on the technology transforming our world.
A wheeled AI companion called Doova can now roll to seniors who call for help and alert family members through live video. The innovation gives older adults a new tool to maintain independence while keeping loved ones connected during emergencies.
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