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Chinese seniors embrace AI-generated companions despite 'slop' quality
Older adults in China are turning to AI-generated content for companionship, including virtual singers and lovers. These AI creations, often low-quality, provide emotional comfort and combat loneliness. The trend highlights a growing market for AI companionship among seniors.
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The story underscores that AI's appeal isn't limited to cutting-edge tech; even 'slop' can serve real human needs, raising questions about quality and emotional dependency.
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