Grok's AI chatbot now includes companions for you to 'romance'

Elon Musk's xAI has introduced AI companions as a new feature for Grok, its controversial chatbot. Paid subscribers can now interact with animated characters Ani and Rudy. Ani is designed as a flirtatious digital companion, while Rudy is a snarky red panda. Both characters have their own social media accounts, and more AI companions are planned for future release. This development adds a new dimension to AI interaction, blending entertainment with artificial intelligence.