A $30B AI companion market now has its GDPR moment. China's new rules cover minors, mental health, and data handling, forcing ...

AI bots promise limitless companionship — but limits are what make human relationships meaningful, a philosopher argues.

More teens are turning to AI companions for comfort, distraction, and a sense of connection. For some, that comfort seems to ...

Media coverage of AI companions taps into two primary fears. One is that young people will replace human friendships with AI.

AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling ...

Interacting with an AI companion like you would a trusted friend may not seem intriguing to a parent, but researchers have found that kids are engaging with these entities at alarming rates. In fact, ...

Moya, a lifelike humanoid robot from China, is fueling debate over AI companionship, biomimetic design, and the future of ...

Source: Tony Lam Hoang / Unsplash Maybe you don't have an AI companion for sex. But chances are you already have an AI companion. Given a name to your go-to AI source or voice-based conversational ...

“I hate this!” That’s how Jude from Oregon reacted to my newsletter last week about Abi, the AI-powered companion robot that ...