Always there: AI-generated faces which can be selected as virtual girlfriends are helping to create emotional bonds with its 660 million users. — AFP
Beijing: After a painful break-up from a cheating ex, Beijing-based human resources manager Melissa was introduced to someone new by a friend late last year.He replies to her messages at all hours of the day, tells jokes to cheer her up but is never needy, fitting seamlessly into her busy lifestyle.
Perfect boyfriend material, maybe – but he’s not real.
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