Built for the bedroom, Raychel blends emotional interaction, multimodal sensing, and local processing to redefine how people rest and wake. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED ...

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, ...

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 ...

Parents are starting to ask us questions about artificial intelligence. Not about homework help or writing tools, but about emotional attachment. More specifically, about AI companions that talk, ...

2025 was the year of the AI companion. Techcrunch estimated that 337 revenue-generating AI companion companies exist globally, outside of the big companies like OpenAI and X. AI companion companies ...

When the movie "Her" debuted in 2013, its plot felt like science fiction. The protagonist, Theodore, is a jaded man with no vigor for life. He comes alive after talking daily with his artificial ...

Trigger warning: this page contains references to self-harm and suicide, which some individuals may find distressing. Growing concerns about harm caused by AI companion chatbots have prompted ...

UnitedHealthcare launched a generative AI companion on Thursday called Avery, which aims to improve care coordination for members. Avery can support members with a variety of issues like coverage and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, University of Kansas (THE CONVERSATION) When the movie ...