More teens are turning to AI companions for comfort, distraction, and a sense of connection. For some, that comfort seems to ...

Media coverage of AI companions taps into two primary fears. One is that young people will replace human friendships with AI.

It’s estimated that more than half of all of U.S. teens are regularly using companion chatbots powered by large language ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

"We find that AI assistance improves immediate performance, but it comes at a heavy cognitive cost." The post AI Use Appears ...

As outlined in the paper: Harmful Traits of AI Companions, a cross-disciplinary team of researchers from UT Austin, the Seminar on Institutions, Civil Society and Public Policies, and Sony AI ...