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.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Samsung’s message at CES 2026 was quite simple: utilize the capabilities of AI to bring all its products under one control center. Samsung also emphasized that AI should be able to blend in with ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill on Monday that regulates AI companion chatbots, making it the first state in the nation to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety ...