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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Taylor Odisho

Children Forced To Bid Farewell To Beloved AI Robot Friend After Company Goes Bankrupt: 'Like A Sad Pixar Movie'

The company behind the AI robot "Moxie" announced it is shutting down. (Credit: Latin Times)

Pasadena-based Embodies, the e-learning company behind "Moxie," an AI robot for kids, is shutting down after it went bankrupt, and taking Moxie down with it.

"Embodied is closing due to financial challenges. A critical funding round fell through, leaving us unable to sustain operations," the company said in an FAQ sent to users and published on its website.

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