How do AI companions work? We tested them out to see.
May 13, 2026
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as posted by the channelNBC News Chief #Technology Analyst Joanna Stern spent a year incorporating #artificialintelligence into every aspect of her life for her new book, "I Am Not a Robot." She joins "Here's the Scoop" to discuss what she learned about #AI companions.
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