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

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 37-year-old self-published author and user of the AI chatbot Replika. He spoke on the condition of anonymity, but Insider verified his identity.

Tech ethics organizations have filed an FTC complaint against the AI companion app Replika, alleging that the company employs deceptive marketing to target vulnerable potential users and ...

NetVRk launches SilkAI, an AI system for its metaverse platform. It aims to enhance virtual environments with lifelike ...