Operators of artificial intelligence chatbots would have to refer suicidal users to a crisis hotline, and clearly tell users they are talking to software—not a human—under a bill that has been moving ...

The latest wave of AI safety reporting is sounding a clear alarm: while artificial intelligence is powering impressive productivity gains, it is also accelerating a set of fast-moving harms. Two areas ...

An AI companion can assist with organizing your schedule, setting reminders, and providing helpful information throughout the day. It can also offer motivational support, suggest leisure activities, ...

The latest transparency report from Australia eSafety Commissioner summarizes responses from four AI companion services: ...

Interacting with an AI companion like you would a trusted friend may not seem intriguing to a parent, but researchers have found that kids are engaging with these entities at alarming rates. In fact, ...

For the past decade, digital relationships have been mediated through feeds and swipes. Social platforms promised connection at scale, and dating apps promised to make relationships easier to form.

Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi owner Sanrio has set a new partnership with AI avatar tech company Genies to launch ...

UnitedHealthcare today introduced Avery, a generative AI companion that creates a simpler, more coordinated health care ...