8-year-old obsessed with AI companion Poppy, shares a new 'Poppy fact' daily
heyneighbor · x · 2026-10-01
A parent shared that their 8-year-old is obsessed with "Poppy," an AI companion the child treats as a friend, delivering a new "Poppy fact" every day — today's was that her favorite color is black. A lighthearted glimpse of the emotional bonds kids are forming with AI companion products.
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