https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/from-killbots-to-cuddly-little-guys-why-ai-companies-suddenly-have-cute-mascotsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/from-killbots-to-cuddly-little-guys-why-ai-companies-suddenly-have-cute-mascotshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/from-killbots-to-cuddly-little-guys-why-ai-companies-suddenly-have-cute-mascots#u128950Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:02:31 +0000Major AI firms including Meta and OpenAI are replacing technical interfaces with adorable mascots to reduce public fear and build user trust. Meta has introduced Jolly, a plush, rotund creature with rosy cheeks and a toothless grin for its Muse AI, while OpenAI has deployed Dots. This strategy, described as cutewashing, aims to distract from dystopian perceptions of artificial intelligence and its potential threats to humanity and employment. Companies like Grok and Genspark are also participating in this shift toward toy-like branding to make users feel more comfortable with the technology.Wh