Once the stuff of science fiction, AI companions are now millions strong, offering comfort, intimacy, and always, on empathy.

While the AI race is focused on scale, the next breakthrough advantage isn't in bigger models—it's in smaller, smarter ones.

More and more teens are turning to chatbots to be their therapists. But as Boston-based psychiatrist Andrew Clark discovered, ...

AI content creation tools have become much more accessible and mainstream since the release of ChatGPT and Gemini (previously known as Bard) by Google. Since then, we have seen an accelerated ...

From asking ChatGPT for advice to using AI-backed therapy apps, mental health help has gone digital. But how do bots turn ...

F or millions of us, interacting with AI chatbots has become a daily routine. We ask questions, brainstorm ideas, draft ...

As loneliness rises, individuals are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for emotional support, finding solace in their 24/7 ...

People are increasingly turning to AI companion apps for support and friendship, but experts argue that without proper regulation, they risk creating harm for users.

A psychiatrist recently pretended to be a troubled teen and asked chatbots for help. They dispensed worrying advice.

AI offers companionship, but risks replacing human relationships, raising questions about emotional intimacy and societal ...

Was I the Problem? That night, I didn’t cry, I typed. And I didn’t message any other friend. I messaged Artificial ...