Teens increasingly turn to AI companions for emotional support and advice, but experts warn of developmental risks and inadequate safety measure.

As the world of AI continues to evolve, HeraHaven represents a major leap forward in how digital companions can enrich ...

Let's be honest, for many of us, the primary use case for an AI chatbot is getting a quick answer to a question. And while ...

More than half of teens surveyed said they use AI companions regularly — and more than 10% use them daily.

In the Common Sense Media survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were “as satisfying or more ...

The experience showed him that AI companions “can’t find the deeper issue,” he said. “I’d be scared to ask them a deep, underlying question.” Another thing that struck Johnson-Byrne was how AI ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) companions are quietly becoming part of everyday life. Millions of people now talk to AI for comfort, coaching, reminders, or just to feel less alone. Public health ...

Teens are turning to AI companions for emotional support and connection—raising concerns about privacy, mental health, and ...

A new report from Common Sense Media says that 72 percent of teens surveyed have used AI companions, and 33 percent have ...

AI companions are trending. AI for mental health is hot. Some AI is doing both. But human therapists aren't supposed to cross ...