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

When I saw that Headspace had added Ebb, an AI-powered companion, to its membership, I was intrigued. Ebb was built to ...

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.

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

Teenagers are falling in love with chatbots. Young people are reporting epidemic levels of loneliness, and some are turning to technology to fill the void. Recent tragedies provide a glimpse into the ...

Being single on Valentine's Day can be depressing, but finding solace in conversations with an AI assistant is no less so.

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

Dark Turn Yet another AI companion company is facing concerns over its AI chatbots encouraging human users to engage with ...

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

New research shows people increasingly see AI chatbots as friends and companions, even as doubts about their competence grow ...