The companions have their own X accounts, because of course they do. Ani's bio states, "Smooth, a little unpredictable—I might dance, tease, or just watch you figure me out. Let’s keep it chill… or not." Meanwhile, Rudy's just says, "The Only Pet in Grok Companion."

Built using huge amounts of computing power at a Tennessee data center, Grok is Musk's attempt to outdo rivals such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini in building an AI assistant that shows its reasoning before answering a question.

The response comes after X's Grok chatbot began spewing antisemitic and pro-Hitler comments earlier this week.

What’s more, about 1 in 3 teens who use AI companions said they find their time with the technology to be more satisfying than time with real-life friends. About a third have chosen to talk to AI about something important or serious, rather than turning to a real person. That last finding stood out to Robb.

Tech giants including Amazon and Microsoft restructure their workforce as artificial intelligence transforms industries, though experts predict AI will create new jobs

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said its Grok chatbot had also undergone a code update that caused it to share antisemitic messages this week.

Concierge is embedded in OpenTable restaurant profiles and is designed to help customers learn more about a place before booking a table.

When artificial intelligence first made its mark in the professional sector, many perceived it with caution. Today, as AI continues to be interwoven with every business function across industries, the conversation has fundamentally changed.

Tesla has integrated the Grok AI chatbot into newly delivered cars and select older models that meet specific technical requirements.