The chatbot, which offers romantic companionship, has been hit with an FTC complaint from tech ethics organizations ...
For the past several years, some people disinterested in human-to-human romantic relationships have been pursuing human-to-AI romantic connections instead. These interactions range from mildly ...
Within two days of launching its AI companions in July 2025, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app in ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for ...
Interacting with an AI companion like you would a trusted friend may not seem intriguing to a parent, but researchers have ...
As chatbots grow more conversational, some users are forming emotional bonds with AI, raising questions about the future of ...