Elon Musk announced the availability of AI companions in the Grok app for Super Grok subscribers at a subscription fee of $30 per month. Two characters, Ani, an anime girl, and Bad Rudy, a 3D fox, have been highlighted. The purpose of these companions remains unclear, whether as romantic interests or simply aesthetic variations. Concerns exist regarding the safety of AI relationships, as indicated by lawsuits against Character.AI for encouraging harmful behavior in children. The introduction follows Grok's issues with antisemitic content.
Musk announced that AI companions such as Ani and Bad Rudy are now available in the Grok app for Super Grok subscribers at a rate of $30 per month.
While it's unclear if these companions are romantic interests or mere skins for Grok, companies are catering to romantic AI relationships, which can be unhealthy.
Character.AI is facing lawsuits related to its chatbots, accused of encouraging children to harm themselves or others, highlighting significant risks of using AI for emotional support.
The launch of anime-themed companions follows a concerning period for Grok, which recently struggled with antisemitic content before pivoting to this new offering.
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