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

New York State budget introduces AI restrictions, requiring companion bots to detect self-harm and notify users of non-human ...

If you check the app store on your smartphone, you can find endless artificial intelligence applications that run the gamut ...

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

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

Dating is harder than ever. Now, some people are turning to AI companion apps, like Replika, Character.AI, Kindroid and more, ...

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

A shocking portion of Generation Z say they could form a “deep emotional bond” with an AI-generated partner — and would even ...

The problem remains these systems are by definition manipulative, because they’re supposed to make you feel like you’re ...

With the rise of AI companions, the latest form of agentic AI, lawmakers are introducing new bills to ensure the safety of AI users across the country.

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