What happens when a kid’s robot best friend dies?
MIT Technology Review Narrated

What happens when a kid’s robot best friend dies?

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 26, 202627 min

AI companion toys for neurodivergent children promise connection and therapy, but can they deliver for the long haul? This story was written by Sara Harrison and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com. Listen to more of the world's best journalism on the Noa app.

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when zander first met moxie she taught him that when he was anxious he could calm down

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Welcome to MIT Technology Review Narrated. My name is Matt Honin. I'm our Editor-in-Chief. Every week, we'll bring you a fascinating, new, in-depth story from the leading edge of science and technology, covering topics like AI, biotech, climate, energy, robotics, and more. Here's this week's story. I hope you enjoy it.

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sarah harrison writes what happens when a kid's robot best friend dies when zander first met moxie she taught him that when he was anxious he could calm down by exhaling through his lips so that he buzzed like a bee they practiced breathing like dragons to manage feeling mad and sniffing like bunnies

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to boost his energy And in the six years they've known each other, Moxie's changed. She doesn't talk anymore about her home or do their animal breathing. Now she watches Xander play Minecraft and talks to him about his stuffed animal collection.

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