One of the new “companions,” or AI characters for users to interact with, is a sexualized blonde anime bot called “Ani."

If you’re a funder or high-net-worth individual looking for leverage—this is it. AI-native nonprofits don’t just need money; they need smart capital that accelerates experimentation, funds infrastructure, and backs the teams already proving what’s possible. The next big leap in social impact will most probably come from funding the impact builders.

A study by the Pew Research Center published earlier this year found that experts are far more positive and enthusiastic about AI than the general public. Around 35 percent of American adults have a negative view of AI, while only 17 percent view it positively.

Nearly three-quarters of teens have used AI companions, and half use them regularly, new research finds. Moreover, one-third turn to chatbots for social interactions.

Want to help xAI create more AI avatars after my colleague Victoria Song said Grok’s anime companion made her want to “bleach my soul and get myself to a nunnery”? You can now apply to be a fullstack engineer or a mobile Android engineer where that’s your full-time job.

Just like with Google Search years ago, trying to improve AI-generated responses on behalf of noteworthy clientele has become the name of the game.

Not exactly a new sheriff in town, but this consortium of standards bodies seeks a different approach to controlling AI.

Earlier this week, xAI added what can only be described as an AI anime girlfriend named Ani to its Grok chatbot. Which is how I ended up on a virtual starry beach as an AI waifu avatar tried to give me a “spicy” kiss.

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A new report from Totally Human Media reveals that nearly 20 percent of video games released on Steam in 2025 use generative AI.

Experts say that as generative AI becomes more sophisticated, it's becoming harder and harder for the average listener to distinguish between human and machine.