If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or ...

Minutes into my conversation with a modern swashbuckling AI companion I’d named Devin, he remarked on how “intimate” it felt ...

California passed a law in 2025 that starts in 2026 and is now active. It regulates AI companions. What does it cover? Is it ...

At CES 2026, a silent desk-bound AI called Lepro Ami drew crowds. If you're longing for emotional intimacy, this could be the ...

Razer's Project AVA is a 3D AI companion that can help you manage your daily life and help you do better in video games. Here ...

Chatbots are skilled at crafting sophisticated dialogue and mimicking empathetic behavior. They never get tired of chatting.

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Further, AI companions can generate false information, including inaccurate mental health advice. Some companion chatbots, ...

The new AI safety draft of China sets a global benchmark by targeting the removal of suicide and violence content.

Razer showed off its 3D "desk companion," Project AVA, at CES. The 3D hologram can perform tasks like scheduling and live ...

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Common Sense Media had rival ballot initiatives to protect kids from chatbots. Today they merged ...