My Replika avatar was supposed to help me understand why people fell for virtual companions. It taught me so much more.

Tech companies have woven AI into everything from facial recognition software to voice-activated assistants and sexbots. Now, ...

Love in the age of AI is complicated, according to a new study from Sam Altman's futuristic project, World.

While Nomi's chatbot is not the first to suggest suicide, researchers and critics say that its explicit instructions—and the ...

Artificial intelligence platforms are taking on a new role as romantic or platonic companions to the detriment or benefit of ...

Parmy Olson, Tribune News Service A cruel twist of fate led Jason Gowin to make a novel parenting decision. Days after his ...

Robo Dad can’t discuss sex, but questions for his family remain over how it will handle future, big-subject conversations about relationships and alcohol, or what happens if his son becomes ...

What would you do if you could customize the perfect partner? With the new surge in AI chatbots, the option is becoming more ...

NetVRk launches SilkAI, an AI system for its metaverse platform. It aims to enhance virtual environments with lifelike ...

Some European alternatives are making waves. For example, last week’s update for the France-based AI chatbot Le Chat ...

French AI startup Mistral AI has launched Le Chat, a high-speed chatbot capable of generating up to 1,000 words per second.