The study by Technische Universität Berlin and the University of Tennessee reveals that many Replika users form deep, genuine ...

Eugenia Kuyda, the founder of Replika, which lets users make AI-powered companions, has just unveiled a new startup, Wabi.

As millions of people form personal bonds with AI, experts warn of ethical hazards, emotional dependence, and even ...

Researchers looked at what happens when you try to say goodbye to an AI companion. The results can be unsettling.

In an age of digital overload and emotional void, loneliness has become profitable. The loneliness economy offers solutions, ...

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized everything from health care to art. It's now filling voids in some personal lives ...

The technology to create meaningful AI representations of deceased loved ones is emerging. The question is whether we'll ...

Elon Musk’s xAI has launched two explicit chatbots, Ani and Valentine, designed to simulate romantic and sexual interactions.

Teenagers across the US are turning to AI chatbots for companionship in growing numbers – and it’s sparking everything from ...

This new wave of Android development is redefining what an app can be. From personal assistants that adapt to your routine to ...

Out of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, 28% were intimate or romantically linked to the system, according to the study.

If you’ve chatted with an AI companion lately, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining the lift. A new paper in the Journal ...