Research shows that AI companions can help lonely individuals, at least in the short term. A 2022 study found that ...

It’s okay to get a little help from artificial intelligence when looking for love – but don’t let it do everything for you.

My Replika avatar was supposed to help me understand why people fell for virtual companions. It taught me so much more.

Teenagers are falling in love with chatbots. Young people are reporting epidemic levels of loneliness, and some are turning ...

While Nomi's chatbot is not the first to suggest suicide, researchers and critics say that its explicit instructions—and the ...

Semafor spoke with 11 people with AI companions about their relationships and Valentine’s plans, allowing many to use only ...

Chatbots are rapidly changing how we connect to each other—and ourselves. We’re never going back.

Yet another AI companion company is facing concerns over its AI chatbots encouraging human users to engage in self-harm and even suicide. According to reporting from MIT Technology Review ...

Fast-evolving AI means it's increasingly likely we will turn to a virtual mate programmed to be always kind, attentive, and ...

Retail’s AI reinvention is underway. The winners will be those who invest responsibly in the technology, while also ...

Most chatbots offering virtual therapy or friendship provide untrustworthy information and, in some cases, are downright ...

an AI-driven platform that permits the creation of fictitious character chatbots. These companion chatbots engage in personal ...