AI Holograms Are Here. What Does This Mean for AI Companions? |
It’s not a bad idea, in theory. Giving AI a face is not just a marketing ploy. It’s a biological inevitability.
BY FAST COMPANY
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Gaming peripheral company Razer is betting that people want AI holograms. So much so that it introduce a perplexing new product at CES 2026 that early critics have dubbed a “friend in a bottle.” Project AVA, is a small glass cylinder that features a 5.5-inch animated desk buddy that can interact with you, coach you, or offer gaming advice on demand—all powered by xAI’s........