Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that supports children and parents as they navigate media and technology, just released a ...

Studies suggest benefits as well as harms from digital companion apps — but scientists worry about long-term dependency.

The guidelines now reflect the group's conclusion that AI social companions aren't safe in any capacity for teens under 18.

Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog ...

Leaders say that a digital soulmate soon could become your companion to heal your loneliness and prevent you from becoming ...

With input from a Stanford lab, Common Sense Media concludes the AI systems can exacerbate problems like addition and self ...

FLOKI has partnered with Rice Robotics to launch the FLOKI Minibot M1, an AI-powered companion robot that combines robotics, ...

A legal battle is playing out this week between an artificial intelligence company and a grieving mom claiming her ...

A new study reveals disturbing trends in AI companion chatbot use, with increasing reports of inappropriate behavior and ...

Over the last five years, the use of highly personalized artificial intelligence chatbots—called companion chatbots—designed ...

In an interview with Dwarkesh Patel, Mark Zuckerberg said that AI friends wouldn’t replace in-person connections. But experts ...

AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US ...