Chinese grandmas fall head over heels for ‘AI grandsons’ who cook dinners, spread laughter
Chinese grandmothers are finding joy and companionship in "AI grandsons," virtual toddlers who perform unbelievable feats in online videos. These AI-generated characters, often depicted in festive attire, are captivating elderly women with their seemingly impossible abilities, such as preparing elaborate meals or lifting heavy objects.
The trend gained popularity during the Lunar New Year, as families discovered their grandmothers engrossed in watching these videos. The "AI grandsons" are portrayed as plump, cheerful infants, sometimes shown confidently handling gold ingots or expertly using kitchen tools. Despite being artificial, these characters provide a sense of comfort and entertainment to their elderly viewers, offering a unique form of digital companionship.
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Chinese grandmothers are finding joy and companionship in "AI grandsons," virtual toddlers who perform unbelievable feats in online videos. These AI-generated characters, often depicted in festive attire, are captivating elderly women with their seemingly impossible abilities, such as preparing elaborate meals or lifting heavy objects.
The trend gained popularity during the Lunar New Year, as families discovered their grandmothers engrossed in watching these videos. The "AI grandsons" are portrayed as plump, cheerful infants, sometimes shown confidently handling gold ingots or expertly using kitchen tools. Despite being artificial, these characters provide a sense of comfort and entertainment to their elderly viewers, offering a unique form of digital companionship.
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