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In the wave of artificial intelligence reshaping various industries, Xterio has formed a strategic partnership with the globally leading AI company Reka, dedicated to developing emotionally intelligent AI Agents to drive innovation in gaming, Web3, and multiple other fields.

These AI Agents are based on proprietary emotional engines, capable of interacting, adapting, and evolving like human companions, providing users with deep experiences that go beyond functional support.

Although AI technology has taken a significant position in the gaming field, covering various aspects from NPC behavior design to immersive narratives, Xterio and Reka are committed to further breaking technological boundaries in search of deeper innovations. The goal of their collaboration is to create AI companions with emotional perception and response capabilities, presenting more nuanced, personalized, and emotionally resonant human-machine interactions, making the experience more humanized and profound.

"What we are building is not just a functional AI Agent, but an innovative product that can fundamentally change the way users interact," said Xterio CEO Michael Tong. "The collaboration with Reka integrates cutting-edge emotional intelligence technology into our products, creating a deeply interactive experience that evolves with users."

Revolutionizing the way humans interact with AI

The core of this collaboration is an advanced emotional engine developed by Reka. Reka was founded by top researchers from DeepMind, Google Brain, and FAIR, who led the development of AlphaGo. The currently developed engine endows Xterio's AI Agents with the ability to accurately interpret and respond to human emotions, excelling in gaming, personal efficiency enhancement, and emotional support.

Looking ahead, Xterio's AI Agents will no longer be limited to gaming and emotional interaction but will gradually expand into on-chain transactions, investment, and asset management, addressing broader user needs. These AI Agents will not only possess emotional intelligence, becoming emotional companions for humans, but will also transform into practical intelligent assistants, seamlessly managing various tasks and providing tailored insights and support based on user needs.

In April 2024, Xterio showcased its cutting-edge conversational AI technology for the first time at the 'Meet Your Anima' event. In this Web3-based experience, users were able to engage in emotional conversations with AI resembling digital pets, receiving widespread acclaim and processing over 1 billion input tokens. This success confirms Xterio's vision of combining emotional depth with advanced AI technology.

On this basis, Xterio has launched a gamified interactive Beta version named 'Befriend'. Users will deeply connect with AI in diverse interactive scenarios, experiencing cutting-edge conversational AI technology while also participating in engaging interactive challenges for lucrative rewards. Since the launch of Xterio BeFriend AI Agent Beta a week ago, there have been over 1 million daily active wallets, with cumulative addresses exceeding 10 million and transactions surpassing 100 million.

New Standards for AI Companions

Xterio's AI Agents stand out with their high adaptability and reliability. Leveraging blockchain technology, these Agents ensure that users have complete ownership of their data and maintain transparency and control over their data in every interaction. Beyond gaming applications, Xterio envisions expanding AI Agents into education, mental health, and productivity scenarios, aiming to become a trustworthy partner in users' daily lives.

"Imagine an AI companion that can grow alongside you, providing emotional support, deep conversations, and personalized experiences," said Reka co-founder and CEO Dani Yogatama. "The collaboration with Xterio presents top AI technology in a way that is both entertaining and deeply human."

Towards the Future of AI and Web3

The collaboration between Xterio and Reka fully demonstrates its grand vision within the Web3 ecosystem. By combining blockchain technology with cutting-edge AI technology, Xterio is building a secure decentralized framework for training and deploying emotional engines. Users drive the development of AI through interaction while ensuring data privacy and control.

Upcoming projects include 'Palio'—Xterio's first AI-native game, set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, which combines conversational AI with transaction mechanisms, showcasing the tremendous potential of AI technology across a wide range of application scenarios.

Industry Driving Force

The collaboration between Xterio and Reka reveals a major industry trend: the global race to create AI with intelligence and human emotional communication capabilities. Emotional AI is gradually becoming a key technology to enhance user experience in gaming, Web3, and enterprise applications. For Xterio, this means standing out in a competitive market to provide users with deeper and more resonant human-machine interaction experiences.

"As AI technology continues to evolve, the boundaries between human emotions and technology connection are becoming increasingly blurred," said Xterio CEO Michael Tong. "At Xterio, we are not just creating products; we are shaping the future of human-machine interaction."

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