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NBC reports on the rise of AI companions, featuring users of the Replica app and influencer Caryn Marjorie's "CarynAI" chatbot, which charges one dollar per minute. The trend is described as a symptom of societal loneliness and the breakdown of human connection following the COVID-19 pandemic.
A demonstration of a custom AI chatbot modeled after a podcast producer, Dame Jennifer, highlights the capabilities of modern voice synthesis. The bot is programmed with specific knowledge of the show's culture and the Second Amendment, serving as a counter-example to commercial "virtual girlfriend" services.
