My Replika avatar was supposed to help me understand why people fell for virtual companions. It taught me so much more.

It’s okay to get a little help from artificial intelligence when looking for love – but don’t let it do everything for you.

Research shows that AI companions can help lonely individuals, at least in the short term. A 2022 study found that ...

While Nomi's chatbot is not the first to suggest suicide, researchers and critics say that its explicit instructions—and the ...

Semafor spoke with 11 people with AI companions about their relationships and Valentine’s plans, allowing many to use only ...

AI designed to mimic human interaction can exploit weaknesses in our minds and emotions—with catastrophic consequences.

Fast-evolving AI means it's increasingly likely we will turn to a virtual mate programmed to be always kind, attentive, and ...

Such inaccurate claims were just the tip of the iceberg, a landmark study of cultural biases in AI-powered large language ...