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

It’s a tale as old as time. Looking for help with her art project, she strikes up a conversation with her assistant. One ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence companions are attractive to teens and seem to “know” and “like” them because they make caring-ish ...

Even normal, totally sane people are falling victim to this on a smaller scale. It’s really rough that this technology began ...

As chatbot romance grows more common, women are redefining what they want from a partner—even if they are just ones and zeros ...

Every day, people turn to AI chatbots for companionship, support, and even romance. The hard part, new research suggests, is ...