India, Nov. 21 -- The AI (artificial intelligence) companionship market, mostly comprising AI girlfriend apps, was valued at $2.57 billion globally in 2024, and is expected to grow to $11.06 billion by 2032, according to a report published yesterday (Thursday, November 20) by GlobeNewswire (US-based). The Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing consumer region, driven by an expanding young population, rising smartphone ownership, and a culture that values mobile entertainment, the report said. It also states that Replika is the highest-grossing AI companionship app and offers "premium" subscriptions.

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