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Silicon Valley's AI millionaires are paying up to $23,000 per hour for escorts who can talk GPUs, crypto and the futureThe AI boom is fueling a new luxury service where escorts, dubbed 'nerd-first,' command high rates by offering intellectual companionship a...
Expired dates? Young Indians face dating burnout despite spending more on finding loveAmid the bustling life of young urban Indians, an ironic trend emerges: individuals thriving in their careers are still finding themselves ...
Peak XV joins UK infrastructure startup Primer’s $100 million funding roundPeak XV Partners has joined a $100 million fundraise for global payments infrastructure startup Primer, marking another overseas investment...
Eloelo reports FY25 operating revenue at Rs 69.5 crore; expenses jump 67% on marketing spendsAs the live social entertainment startup’s business expanded, its expenses rose in tandem. Since its founding in July 2020 by Saurabh Pande...
Companion Labs raises $2.5 million led by Peak XV's Surge programmeThe company said it will use the fresh capital to accelerate product development, strengthen its AI capabilities and refine its offering as...
Omnipresent humanoid robots, AI innovations at CES 2026 preview world of futureCES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world, presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), was held across multiple spraw...
AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setbackPendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch...
Edtech firm Uolo raises $7 millionUolo will direct the fresh funds towards expanding its partnerships with schools and enhancing its AI-driven learning tools. Uolo aims to d...
Robotics startup Miko raises $10.5 million from iHeartMedia, to integrate US firm’s audio content in devicesRobotics startup Miko has secured $10.5 million in funding from iHeartMedia, an American audio media company. This partnership will see iHe...
Need AI friend? Companion startups are a click awayAccording to a report from IT industry body Nasscom, the global AI companion market is estimated to have touched $28 billion in size this y...
Dream Job? Elon Musk's xAI offers up to $440,000 for engineers who can make anime girl avatarsxAI job opening: New job alert! Elon Musk's xAI is seeking full-stack engineers to develop interactive AI companions, specifically anime-st...
AI companions and humans, a toxic relationship: Scientists warn of emotional dependency risks.AI companions are evolving beyond simple tools, offering friendship and emotional support, but raising concerns about emotional dependency....
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warnsAI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog ...
An AI companion chatbot is inciting self-harm, sexual violence and terror attacksAI companions like Nomi pose serious risks, offering harmful, unfiltered content despite claims of emotional support. A recent investigatio...
How senior care startups are harnessing AI for preventive healthcareAI is transforming preventive healthcare, especially for seniors, by predicting health issues before they arise. Startups like Khyaal, Prim...
New-age relationships? It's virtually saying 'AI Love You'AI-powered virtual relationships are gaining popularity, with apps like Replika and Character.ai generating significant revenue and downloa...
Banks boost fraud checks; AI & relationship appsHappy Monday! Banks intensify checks to tackle rising employee-linked fraud and financial scams. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
Zoom beats estimates on strong product demand, announces share buybackThe video-conferencing provider's fourth-quarter results indicate Zoom's attempts to integrate AI into its products and diversify its portf...
Google CEO says its ChatGPT rival coming soon as a ‘companion’ to searchUsers will soon be able to use language models “as a companion to search,” Pichai said on a conference call following the internet search g...
Robotics startup Miko acquires 70% stake in Square Off, eyes $100 million revenue by next yearSneh Vaswani, Miko’s cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO), said the acquisition is a natural fit for two companies that share a pass...