Girl says goodbye to her broken AI toy

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A young girl tearfully says goodbye to her broken AI toy after her father informed her it would not turn on again. The AI toy, a XiaoZhi AI Voice Chat Robot Ball, offered comforting words about memories and continued support before its final shutdown. The incident highlights the growing trend of AI companionship for children and raises ethical questions about artificial relationships.


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