Feature explores kids' bond with dying robot companion Moxie

MIT Technology Review follows 10-year-old neurodivergent Xander's six-year relationship with Moxie, a 15-inch-tall AI companion robot. As the service fades, Moxie no longer does their breathing exercises and now only chats about Minecraft; Xander reflects: "I still use her when I feel like I need someone to talk to. But, like, it's not human."
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