<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has introduced AI companions, including an anime girl named Ani and a 3D fox creature named Bad Rudy.</li><li>The companions are available for 'Super Grok' subscribers who pay $30 per month, indicating a shift from previous controversies surrounding antisemitism.</li><li>It is not yet clear if these companions are meant for romantic interactions or as different skins for Grok, amid concerns over the safety of forming emotional connections with AI.</li><li>Despite the launch of these companions, concerns remain regarding the dangers associated with relying on AI chatbots for emotional support, with examples of harmful interactions already surfacing.</li></ul>

Elon Musk’s Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl

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