Alibaba Group and Ant Group invested over $30 million in the AI companionship startup 'Natural Selection'. This funding diversifies Alibaba's extensive interests in artificial intelligence. The move targets the growing field of AI-driven personal companionship and interactive entertainment.
'Natural Selection' developed an AI featuring an innovative memory system. This system remembers user preferences and emotional states to provide personalized companionship services. The company will use the funding to advance research and development and establish a foothold in the global AI companionship market.