Even as he resisted his colleagues’ tendencies to reduce human behavior to animal instincts and reflexes, Weber missed a key ...

AI companion platforms often collect extensive personal data, including users’ emotional expressions and behaviours,” Lalit ...

Platforms like Replika, for instance, capture not just text but also media such as photos and videos, as well as details ...

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

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

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.

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