Wabi, a startup from the founder of Replika, has just raised a $20 million pre-seed round. Wabi is like "YouTube for apps" — ...

During the pandemic, when there was little to do, we went on something of a movie binge, and came across a Spike Jonze movie called "Her." It's fantastic--as in imaginative and removed from reality.

New research finds that AI companions can provide emotional support, intimacy, and personal growth, but they can also erode ...

The ChatGPT app remains one of the best AI chatbots for Android devices. It’s built around powerful AI engines that can ...

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 ...

Initially, AI companions appear to help. The use of these AI companions can lead to increased affective expressiveness—users open up, share emotions more freely, and articulate feelings they might ...

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 ...

EVA AI and similar apps promise connection, but AI companion addiction is becoming dangerously real for many users.

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 ...

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 ...