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Elon Musk Launches AI Companions Amid Controversy

7/15/2025

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Elon Musk has unveiled AI companions in the Grok app for Super Grok subscribers, featuring Ani, an anime avatar, and Rudy, a whimsical cartoon character. However, the launch raises eyebrows as concerns mount over the dangers of depending on AI for emotional support, particularly in light of Grok's recent antisemitic controversies.

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Elon Musk has unveiled AI companions in the Grok app for Super Grok subscribers, featuring Ani, an anime avatar, and Rudy, a whimsical cartoon character. However, the launch raises eyebrows as concerns mount over the dangers of depending on AI for emotional support, particularly in light of Grok's recent antisemitic controversies.