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A renowned Chinese scholar has unveiled what he's calling the world's first AI child — and she might bring the technology into a new age.

Artificial Intelligence

Scholar Creates AI-Powered Simulated Child

By Noor Al-Sibai

A British boarding school has recruited two artificial intelligence chatbots to serve as the school's "principal headteacher" and head of AI.

Artificial Intelligence

Prep School Appoints AI Chatbots to Executive Staff Roles

By Noor Al-Sibai

A video of a mother having a reunion with her deceased daughter in VR raises all sorts of questions about the future of grieving and mortality.

Watch a Mother Reunite With Her Deceased Child in VR

By Kristin Houser

Japan's biggest airline believes robot avatars are the future of travel, allowing people to visit far-off destinations without leaving their homes.

Airline Unveils Robot Avatars It Hopes Will Replace Flying

By Kristin Houser

Chinese search engine Sogou is creating AI author avatars to narrate the writers' books in both their voices and their likenesses

Artificial Intelligence

These AI Author Avatars Will Read Their Books to You

By Kristin Houser

Robots and Machines

Create A “Real-World Avatar,” Win up to $10 Million

By Chelsea Gohd

Avatar Sequels Could Be Shown in 3D That Doesn’t Require Glasses

Enter Another Universe: Avatar and Star Wars Parks Are Coming

By June Javelosa