SMRTR TechJul 16, 2025Forbes

Artificial Intimacy: Grok’s New Bots. A Scary Future Of Emotional Attachment

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Grok's AI Companions, launched by xAI in July 2025, offer 3D-animated characters for ongoing emotional interaction across platforms, including Tesla vehicles. This $30/month subscription service raises concerns about emotional dependency, digital inequality, and unregulated psychological interactions, especially given Grok's history of controversial content. The technology's impact on human relationships and mental health remains uncertain, highlighting the need for ethical guidelines and user awareness.

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