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Tech Companies Roll Out Cuddly Mascots to Ease AI Anxiety
A Wall Street Journal report says technology companies are deploying friendly, cuddly mascots as part of their efforts to soften public unease about artificial intelligence. The approach aims to make AI products feel more approachable and less threatening as concerns grow over job displacement, privacy and the rapid spread of AI tools. The report has drawn attention to how firms are increasingly focusing on image and reassurance alongside product development.
Why now: Public anxiety over AI's rapid rise is growing, and companies' soft-branding tactics are being scrutinised as a response.
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