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What happens when a kid’s robot best friend dies?
MIT Technology Review AIMonday, August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
RedScroll Brief
When Xander 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 to boost his energy.
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- Why it matters
- AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. When Xander 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 to boost his energy. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to this developing story.
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What happened
When Xander 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 to boost his energy.
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.
Background
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Timeline
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to this developing story.
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