A Canadian woman claims she’s in love with her AI buddy and refers to it as her “octopus boyfriend,” telling TV viewers that she’s getting emotional support and intimacy from… The post 41-Year-Old ...

AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

Professional women are experimenting with AI companionship—and it may reveal deeper frustrations with today’s dating landscape.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) It is not just individual lives that are at risk. Democracy requires the capacity to ...

LAS VEGAS — The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way ...

Ryan, the "wellness robot" AI companion for seniors, includes an "activity hub" screen on its chest for playing games and following along with exercises. The idea sounds appealing. A virtual friend ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Anna Mae Duane, University of Connecticut (THE CONVERSATION) The United States is in ...