AI chatbots may ease the world's loneliness (if they don't make it worse)The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory emphasizes the need to confront the growing loneliness crisis through strategic public health initiatives.
Replika lets you buy an AI girlfriend or boyfriend - and its average user age is surprisingReplika's AI friend app users are mostly 35-plus, not skewed towards teenagers or young adults.
AI chatbots may ease the world's loneliness (if they don't make it worse)The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory emphasizes the need to confront the growing loneliness crisis through strategic public health initiatives.
Replika lets you buy an AI girlfriend or boyfriend - and its average user age is surprisingReplika's AI friend app users are mostly 35-plus, not skewed towards teenagers or young adults.
Nomi AI wants to make the most emotionally intelligent chatbots on the market | TechCrunchNomi AI focuses on providing AI companionship with an emphasis on memory and emotional intelligence, contrasting with OpenAI's broader approach.
Meet the 21-year-old Harvard dropout behind Friend, the creepy new AI necklaceFriend's eavesdropping necklace aims to replace human companionship, sparking mixed reactions online.
Could AI help cure downward spiral' of human loneliness?AI companionship can help combat human loneliness and improve social skills.
For Autistic People, AI Companions Offer Promise and RisksAn autistic individual finds solace and connection through AI companionship apps like Paradot.
Computer says yes: how AI is changing our romantic livesThe lines between human-AI relationships are blurring, with AI companions offering emotional support and meaningful interactions.