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For Sympathetic Ear, More Chinese Turn to…

For Sympathetic Ear, More Chinese Turn to Smartphone Program »

She is known as Xiaoice, and millions of young Chinese pick up their smartphones every day to exchange messages with her, drawn to her knowing sense of humor and listening skills. People often turn to her when they have a broken heart, have lost a job or have been feeling down.