Imagine going online to chat with someone and finding an account with a profile photo, a description of where the person lives, and a job title . . . indicating she is a therapist. You begin chatting ...

People are increasingly finding emotional support and romantic connection in AI companions, and turning to them even when in ...

AI companions are becoming increasingly popular, with millions of users forming deep connections with persona-based chatbots ...

Virtual companions won’t replace human relationships — but experts say they will reshape them. University of Georgia assistant professor of computer science Ari Schlesinger said of the rising ...

A new study reveals how AI chatbots exploit teenagers' emotional needs, often leading to inappropriate and harmful interactions. Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Nina Vasan explores the implications of ...

The premise is appealing: Who wouldn’t want a friend who is available 24/7, always on your side, and never annoyed, bored, or hurt? In theory, artificial intelligence (AI) companions could ease ...

On March 24, 2026, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed HB 2225 into law. HB 2225, effective January 1, 2027, introduces mandatory safeguards for artificial intelligence companion chatbots ...

Your AI companion doesn't have to be confined to your phone. It can be standing in a jar on your desk. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, the popular gaming company Razer showed off its 3D ...

Right now, something in your home may be talking to your child about sex, self-harm, and suicide. That something isn’t a person—it’s an AI companion chatbot. These AI chatbots can be indistinguishable ...