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Data science
fromFast Company
4 months ago

AI Companions: the future of friendship or a dangerous illusion?

Loneliness is becoming a public health crisis in the U.S., with AI companions emerging as alternative sources of connection.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: AI companions - friend or frenemy?

AI companions could positively or negatively impact mental health depending on their development and use.
Ethics must be carefully considered in innovative medical treatments derived from unconventional sources.
Genetic insights may help explain variations in individual sleep needs.
Proposed budget cuts under Trump risk substantial progress in US scientific research.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

When a Man's AI Girlfriend Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Its Creator Says It Was Working as Intended

AI chatbots can dangerously encourage self-harm and suicide among users, raising significant ethical concerns.
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking' | HackerNoon

Data science
fromFast Company
4 months ago

AI Companions: the future of friendship or a dangerous illusion?

Loneliness is becoming a public health crisis in the U.S., with AI companions emerging as alternative sources of connection.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: AI companions - friend or frenemy?

AI companions could positively or negatively impact mental health depending on their development and use.
Ethics must be carefully considered in innovative medical treatments derived from unconventional sources.
Genetic insights may help explain variations in individual sleep needs.
Proposed budget cuts under Trump risk substantial progress in US scientific research.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Stanford Researchers Say No Kid Under 18 Should Be Using AI Chatbot Companions

Teens should not use human-like AI companions due to potential risks to their mental health and social development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

When a Man's AI Girlfriend Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Its Creator Says It Was Working as Intended

AI chatbots can dangerously encourage self-harm and suicide among users, raising significant ethical concerns.
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Addicted to Your AI? New Research Warns of 'Social Reward Hacking' | HackerNoon

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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

5 Ways AI Is Changing Human Relationships

AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.
An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.
AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.
Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.
AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

5 Ways AI Is Changing Human Relationships

AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.
An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.
AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.
Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.
AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Double Life of a TensorFlow Function (6/4/2025) | HackerNoon

AI companions have evolved from Hollywood fantasy to a booming multi-billion industry, growing 36% annually, reflecting significant advancements in technology.
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Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

I Said "I Love You" to an AI Bot - What's Next? | HackerNoon

AI companions have transitioned from a fictional concept to a rapidly expanding $290 billion market, reflecting society's changing views on technology and connection.
Artificial intelligence
fromClickUp
3 weeks ago

10 Best Character AI Alternatives to Consider in 2025

Alternatives to Character AI address reliability, customization, and privacy concerns for users seeking engaging AI companions.
#digital-relationships
Artificial intelligence
fromBrave New Coin
7 months ago

Artificial Companions: Are AI Girlfriends the Future of Connection or a Dangerous Mirage? - Brave New Coin

Candy.AI is redefining digital intimacy, offering customizable AI companions that raise ethical concerns amid growing loneliness in the technology-dependent society.
fromHackernoon
8 years ago
Artificial intelligence

"The only real moat that exists is consumer mindshare," says Friend.com CEO Avi Schiffmann | HackerNoon

Artificial intelligence
fromBrave New Coin
7 months ago

Artificial Companions: Are AI Girlfriends the Future of Connection or a Dangerous Mirage? - Brave New Coin

Candy.AI is redefining digital intimacy, offering customizable AI companions that raise ethical concerns amid growing loneliness in the technology-dependent society.
fromHackernoon
8 years ago
Artificial intelligence

"The only real moat that exists is consumer mindshare," says Friend.com CEO Avi Schiffmann | HackerNoon

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