Many of the most engaging and affordable ones are made in China and have AI built in. Remember, that country’s laws require companies to give the government access to their data through national security audits.
The country requires visitors to download two spyware apps, Ebteraz, a COVID tracker and Hayya, which permits fans access to sports stadiums and allows people to use metro transportation systems. Several EU nations advised travelers to use caution there, since it’s known data is shared with the government.
In the latest round of AI vs. copyright holders, Character.AI has removed Disney characters from its platform in response to a cease-and-desist letter from the company. It’s unknown if this will prove to be a precedent. OpenAI’s Sora is taking a different approach by requiring copyright holders to opt out of being used.