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The next big AI battle is all about cuteness

The next big AI battle is all about cuteness
MarketWatch Saturday 03 October 2026, 12:30 UTC By William Gavin 1 min read
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Meta and other tech companies are betting that fuzzy mascots can win over AI skeptics.

Meta and other tech companies are betting that fuzzy mascots can win over AI skeptics.
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