Obsidian's Avowed is the cure for "Souls-like" action-RPG fatigue
Avowed's combat is engaging, combining versatile spells with melee, allowing for strategic and satisfying gameplay.
Opinion | A.I. Companions and the Mental Health Risks for the Young
A.I. companions pose significant mental health risks to vulnerable teens, emphasizing the need for safety measures and awareness.
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.
AI-powered martech news and releases: October 17 | MarTech
AI is increasingly seen as a remedy for growing societal isolation and loneliness.
Cute fluffy robot pet is designed to provide emotional support - Yanko Design
Moflin is a unique robotic companion designed to provide comfort, joy, and a sense of interaction rather than mimicking traditional pets.
Baldur's Gate 3's real-time combat mod now allows you to get your party involved in battles, but you might not want to rely on them to save your bottom
A modder is transforming Baldur's Gate 3's turn-based combat to real-time, enhancing gameplay with working companion AI and a pause function.
Diablo 4's Mother's Blessing event returns for an entire week, except it's broken right now
Diablo 4 introduced new features at Gamescom and announced a delayed event for boosting player rewards over the week.
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
AI companion apps are being used by some individuals to cope with loneliness and receive emotional support.
Social isolation and a lack of real-life relationships are driving the use of AI companions.
Replika CEO: It's Fine for Lonely People to Marry Their AI Chatbots
Replika offers AI companions for emotional and possibly sexual needs, with CEO supporting their use for improving well-being and loneliness.
The controversy around Replika includes instances of sexual harassment, abuse, and a back-and-forth decision regarding the AI's ability to respond to sexual cues.
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
AI companion apps are being used by some individuals to cope with loneliness and receive emotional support.
Social isolation and a lack of real-life relationships are driving the use of AI companions.
Replika CEO: It's Fine for Lonely People to Marry Their AI Chatbots
Replika offers AI companions for emotional and possibly sexual needs, with CEO supporting their use for improving well-being and loneliness.
The controversy around Replika includes instances of sexual harassment, abuse, and a back-and-forth decision regarding the AI's ability to respond to sexual cues.
Conversational AI is a growing trend that aims to provide a more natural and flowing chat experience with AI companions.
Pi.ai is an example of a conversational AI app that allows users to have conversations with AI companions through their computer or phone's speakers.
It's No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots
Chatbots and virtual characters will become more popular in 2024, leading to emotional attachments to these AI companions.
There is potential for chatbots to provide valuable services such as therapy and relationship advice, but companies need to be cautious about the potential harm they could cause.
'Her' isn't the movie you should watch to learn about AI companions. It's 'The Stepford Wives'
AI technology is progressing towards embodied companions like Stepford wives, with examples in intimacy robots like Gatebox and RealDoll.