Demand for AI “companion” applications outside of bigger names, like ChatGPT and Grok, is growing. Of the 337 active and revenue-generating AI companion apps available worldwide, 128 were released in ...

In the frenetic world of artificial intelligence, virtual companions have exploded into a market all their own. A recent survey found that some 72 percent of teens said they’ve experimented with ...

Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) unveiled several AI solutions at its annual event, Zoomtopia 2025. The company introduced AI Companion 3.0, which has new agentic AI innovations across Zoom Workplace ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into AI “companions” marketed to adolescents. The concern is not hypothetical. These systems are engineered to simulate intimacy, to ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

In a recent client alert, we explored the legislative and enforcement outlook for chatbots designed or marketed for mental health or companionship. Among other things, we noted that Commissioner ...