Day: August 11, 2026

Industry-Shifting Narrative AI companionship is moving from novelty to a meaningful, global conversation, as early reports from China show women increasingly choosing AI partners over human partners. The documentary Replica, by filmmaker Chouwa Liang, spotlights this moment by tracing real experiences—like Qin, who has never said “I love you” to

Gemini-enabled AI prompts arrive in Gmail and Google Docs. Google has begun rolling out AI toolbars and prompts powered by its Gemini model across Gmail and Docs, delivering a more responsive drafting assistant for emails and documents. This development marks a significant milestone in AI-assisted productivity, signaling a broader industry