AI chatbots and coaching applications encourage learning new skills, hobbies, and social interactions — is AI a good way to ...

Our research suggests it can. In recent years, AI “companion” apps such as Replika have attracted millions of users. Replika allows users to create custom digital partners to engage in ...

Artem Rodichev is the Founder and CEO of Ex-human, a company focused on building empathetic AI characters for engaging conversations. Before founding Ex-human, Artem was the Head of AI at Replika from ...

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The most prominent AI companion service is Replika, which allows some 30 million users to create custom digital girlfriends (or boyfriends). While early studies indicate most Replika users are ...

In today fast-paced world where social connections can often feel fleeting a new kind of technology is emerging to address emotional needs-Rolemantic AI This form of artificial intelligence combines r ...

Megan Garcia, mother of a 14-year-old in Florida, has sued chatbot startup Character AI for allegedly aiding her son's ...

Replika may not be a human friend, but it is aimed at allowing users to talk through their problems with an AI bot. It's a little weird at first, but you'll get used to it, after which you may ...

The implications of vulnerable people relying on robots for emotional advice are poorly understood and potentially profound, stirring debate among psychologists.