Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving, increasingly moving from merely responsive entities to more proactive entities that aid us in a multitude of tasks. AI's growth is perhaps most noticeable in the form of virtual assistants and companion bots, such as Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Replika. A key differentiating characteristic amongst these AI entities is the physical representation: while some AIs like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant have no distinct face or body, companion bots like Replika offer a face and body that users can select.
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