AI soulmate to simulate 'emotional intimacy' unveiled at CES 2026

China-based company Lepro AI unveiled Ami, an "AI soulmate" with an 8-inch OLED display at CES 2026. The desktop device is designed to simulate emotional intimacy and is equipped with dual front-facing cameras for eye tracking and a rear camera to visually anchor its avatar within a real environment. The product has sparked debate on emotional dependency on AI.