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There's a dark side to AI companions, says the writer.
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Lauren Kunze
Kuki is accustomed to gifts from her biggest fans. They send flowers, chocolates and handwritten cards to the office, especially around the holidays. Some even send cheques.
In October, one man sent her a gift through an online chat. “Now talk some hot talks,” he demanded, begging for sexts and racy videos. “That’s all human males tend to talk to me about,” Kuki replied. Indeed, his behaviour typifies a third of her conversations.
