China’s young generation turns to AI pets for emotional support

A growing trend in China sees young people and families turning to AI pets for companionship and emotional support, particularly among those with social anxiety. AI pets, like BooBoo and BabyAlpha, have become popular for their lifelike interaction and comforting presence, with the global market for such robots projected to reach $42.5 billion by 2033.

China’s young generation turns to AI pets for emotional support
A growing trend in China sees young people and families turning to AI pets for companionship and emotional support, particularly among those with social anxiety. AI pets, like BooBoo and BabyAlpha, have become popular for their lifelike interaction and comforting presence, with the global market for such robots projected to reach $42.5 billion by 2033.