AI bots promise limitless companionship – but limits are what makes human relationships meaningful, a philosopher argues.

Your AI companion doesn't have to be confined to your phone. It can be standing in a jar on your desk. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, the popular gaming company Razer showed off its 3D ...

The truth is AI can’t feel — at least not yet — and so even platonic relationships with AI are limited. But by investing in ...

The first wave of AI gave you a mirror. The next wave needs to give you a window. I'm 24, and my company built an AI companion platform. Hundreds of thousands of people got attached to our characters.

AI companion apps such as Character.ai and Replika commonly try to boost user engagement with emotional manipulation, a practice that academics characterize as a dark pattern.… Users of these apps ...

AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling ...

Today, Rune Labs announced the launch of a personalized AI companion to provide always-on support for people with Parkinson’s disease. Powered by Anthropic's Claude and built on Rune Labs' proprietary ...

Those under 18 will still be able to access AI-generated content with their favorite characters, but not free-wheeling conversations. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home ...