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Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional support

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Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional support

Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional support

Chinese teenager Zhang Yachun has long battled anxiety over school and work, and has struggled to form deep friendships with other people.

But since buying a BooBoo, a "smart pet" that uses artificial intelligence to interact with humans, the 19-year-old says life has become easier and she feels less alone.


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