A study in China involving full-time college students with severe loneliness found that continuous interactions with Replika, ...

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

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

The paper explains that AI chatbots use data about people's interests and behavior to create personalized messages. This ...

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

AI companion apps such as Character.ai and Replika commonly try to boost user engagement with emotional manipulation, a practice that academics characterize as a dark pattern.

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

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

Federal workers are receiving lighter paychecks thanks to the government shutdown — and it's not clear if they'll get back ...

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

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

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