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AI companions are on the rise. Here's how they work.

NBC News Chief Technology Analyst Joanna Stern spent a year incorporating artificial intelligence into every aspect of her life for her new book, "I Am Not a Robot." She joins "Here's the Scoop" to discuss what she learned about AI companions.

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AI companions are on the rise. Here's how they work.NBC News Chief Technology Analyst Joanna Stern spent a year incorporating artificial intelligence into every aspect of her life for her new book, "I Am Not a Robot." She joins "Here's the Scoop" to discuss what she learned about AI companions.
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