WSJ: Tech companies roll out cuddly mascots to ease AI anxiety
biograf_ · reddit · 2026-10-03
Per The Wall Street Journal, tech companies are rolling out cuddly mascots to soften public anxiety around AI — turning cold technology into approachable cartoon characters has become a fresh PR strategy, signaling a new trend in how the AI industry communicates with the public.
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