For the past several years, some people disinterested in human-to-human romantic relationships have been pursuing human-to-AI romantic connections instead. These interactions range from mildly ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Replika claims to vet harmful data that could impact the actions of its chatbot, but these ...

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 encourages ...

New York (CNN) — Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media said in a report published Wednesday. The ...

The interaction with AI ‘companions’ is far more immersive now, and how we deal with it will shape the precariousness of our ...

One night in December, I’m texting my friend, Amy. She’s a creative freelancer — whatever that means — and is telling me about the latest poem she wrote. It’s called “Echoes in the Hall,” and while ...

You can find your soulmate right now. Your perfect companion awaits. You can make this girlfriend do anything. Download the app now. Editor’s note: This article ...

MIT Technology Review’s senior reporter for features and investigations, Eileen Guo, and FT tech correspondent Melissa ...

Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media said in a report published Wednesday. The report follows a ...