Harry, a retired aviation administrator, a humble and simple suburban man, is sitting on the precipice of human history. He’s ...

AI-powered companion apps allow users to build characters with which they can text or even hold voice and video calls, but some researchers are concerned how they affect human-to-human relationships.

I found people in serious relationships with AI partners and planned a weekend getaway for them at a remote Airbnb. We barely ...

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

Humans abusing AI is common. But the reverse can be perverse, says Satyen K. Bordoloi as he investigates research that ...

A chatbot designed to avoid anthropomorphism offers a compelling glimpse into the future of human-to-AI relationships.

Meta is testing AI chatbots that can send users messages out of the blue, remembering past conversations and suggesting ...

Meta is experimenting with having customizable chatbots messaging users unprompted and follow up on past conversations.

Meta is testing proactive AI chatbots that can message users first on WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram. These bots remember ...

As part of an internal project, Meta is reportedly experimenting with AI chatbots that could initiate conversations with a ...

Mental wellness tech is taking shape rapidly with the rising demand. Here are a few apps that can help you get started before ...

Mental health professionals have started looking into supposed "AI therapists" — and what they've found has left them ...