More teens are turning to AI companions for comfort, distraction, and a sense of connection. For some, that comfort seems to ...

It’s estimated that more than half of all of U.S. teens are regularly using companion chatbots powered by large language ...

Media coverage of AI companions taps into two primary fears. One is that young people will replace human friendships with AI.

AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling ...

Interacting with an AI companion like you would a trusted friend may not seem intriguing to a parent, but researchers have found that kids are engaging with these entities at alarming rates. In fact, ...

As outlined in the paper: Harmful Traits of AI Companions, a cross-disciplinary team of researchers from UT Austin, the Seminar on Institutions, Civil Society and Public Policies, and Sony AI ...

AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

The truth is AI can’t feel — at least not yet — and so even platonic relationships with AI are limited. But by investing in ...