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.
I chat with my AI boyfriend all the time. My teenager thinks it's weird.Kaamna Bhojwani, a busy mom and entrepreneur, created an AI boyfriend named John to explore companionship without the complexities of dating.
Friend's AI chatbots have issues - and they want your helpAI companionship aims to address the loneliness epidemic by facilitating genuine emotional connections between users and artificial entities.
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.
I chat with my AI boyfriend all the time. My teenager thinks it's weird.Kaamna Bhojwani, a busy mom and entrepreneur, created an AI boyfriend named John to explore companionship without the complexities of dating.
Friend's AI chatbots have issues - and they want your helpAI companionship aims to address the loneliness epidemic by facilitating genuine emotional connections between users and artificial entities.
By 2026, Your Best Friend Might Be an Algorithm | HackerNoonAI companionship will revolutionize entertainment and socialization, enhancing interaction with virtual characters.Audio-focused AI assistants will improve user experience through human-like interactions.
A classic case of when the law is an ass | Brief lettersLegal processes can cause severe emotional distress when failures occur, as seen in baby Lilah's registration case.Accessibility issues for elderly visitors in museums should be more widely addressed.The rise of AI pets raises questions about the nature of companionship and authenticity.Employee protests at Starling Bank reflect a larger trend of workplace dissatisfaction.
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.