The bill passed 131-17 after a nearly three-hour debate and next moves to the governor.

Major AI platforms, including OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as social apps like Replika and Character.ai, are increasingly ...

AI companions may be on the rise, but the concept is not new. The original chatbot ELIZA was built in the 1960s, and even ...

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 ...

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 ...

At a recent loneliness and social isolation committee meeting conducted by the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board staff, ...

Key point: Businesses operating companion chatbots in California or New York are subject to new legal obligations, including providing notices to users and ensuring protocols are in place to prevent ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. AI companions, friends, and even lovers are increasingly popular. New research, however, ...

When the movie “Her” debuted in 2013, its plot felt like science fiction. The protagonist, Theodore, is a jaded man with no ...