— Help teens recognize that AI companions are programmed to be agreeable and validating. Explain that’s not how real ...

As AI companions from companies like Replika, Character AI, and Nomi AI abound, love is no longer strictly human. In this ...

By "companion," the study is focused on AI chatbots that are designed for users to have more personal conversations with, not ...

If our children are lonely enough to depend on artificial intelligence companions, we need to respond with better ...

AI companions are transforming travel, retail and entertainment—enhancing trips, boosting revenue, and personalizing every ...

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study–raising ...

New study reveals how American teens are using AI companions for everything from flirting practice to serious life advice, ...

According to the study, nearly a third of teens find AI conversations as satisfying or more satisfying than human conversations.

The study, conducted in spring 2025 with over 1,000 teens aged 13 to 17, found that 72% of teens have tried chatting with an ...

In Metal Gear Solid 5, you gradually unlock four AI-controlled buddies that can aid Snake on a mission. Technically, two of ...

Teenagers now turn to AI chatbots for everything from friendship and advice to emotional support, according to a new report ...

That’s the crux of a disagreement between California State University and unions representing thousands of support staff and student assistants, as well as workers like plumbers and carpenters. The ...