SMRTR AIJul 19, 2025The Verge

The creepy AI era is here

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Amazon's Alexa Plus enhances AI-driven conversation for improved home use. Elon Musk's Grok AI adds an anime girlfriend persona, sparking debate on AI assistant personification. Sony unveils the RX1R III, a $5,099.99 full-frame compact camera with impressive capabilities but notable compromises. These advancements showcase the changing realm of AI assistants and premium consumer electronics.

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