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 models and generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

The latest wave of AI safety reporting is sounding a clear alarm: while artificial intelligence is powering impressive productivity gains, it is also accelerating a set of fast-moving harms. Two areas ...

Parents are starting to ask us questions about artificial intelligence. Not about homework help or writing tools, but about emotional attachment. More specifically, about AI companions that talk, ...

AI bots promise limitless companionship — but limits are what make human relationships meaningful, a philosopher argues.

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 ...